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How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds?
I had close angle glaucoma but I had it sorted a few year ago I had them lasered to fix it, do I still have to inform the DVLA?
My partner had her licence revoked on medical grounds in October last year due to her having an unprovoked seizure. She's had no further seizures since and her NHS consultant has said that the reason...
My wife recently had a hip replacement and is now well on the road to recovery (8 weeks). Firstly, is she now allowed to drive? And secondly, does she need to inform her insurer of this procedure?
I had my licence suspended for medical reasons 10 months ago. These issues have have now been resolved and my consultant says I am clear to drive. I have applied to the DVLA but I hear horror stories...
I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in November, which was then corrected as I do not have it. But consultant now says I am dealing with focal awareness seizures which do not affect my driving ability and...
I am waiting for another medical after being granted just a year after passing my last medical for alcohol abuse, will I get a longer licence the second time? I should have had my medical by now but still...
I am now 70 and still use my PCV licence. I sent my licence in for its annual renewal by registered post (signed for) on 24th April 2023 and it was received at DVLA on 26th April 2023. I still haven’t...
Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases are in the backlog and for how long?
I have been waiting for nearly six months to get my new licence back, the medical team are so slow. My new employer is getting impatient that I have no licence as their insurance company need to see a...
 

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