Apply for a driver or taxi medical

You can apply for a medical examination appointment using this form. Make sure you complete all the questions or the form will not be submitted. We will call you back to book your appointment. If you don't hear from us after 2 weeks, please call reception on 01223 364127.

Last Updated: 09/09/2021

  • Contact Details

    Please make sure you complete this accurately as these are the details we will use on your application. Your name and address must match those on your driving licence.

    Date of birth
    For example, 15 3 1984

  • Driver licensing information

    Use this section to tell us about your intended application.

    Please tick one or more.

  • Timing

    We have a short waiting list of 2-3weeks for appointments. You also need to allow time after the appointment in case there are any other tests which you need to arrange.

    What date do you need to submit your application?
    For example, 15 3 1984

  • ID

    When you come to the appointment we will need to check your ID. Different councils require different documents. We find it best to ask everyone to provide the following:

    I understand that I must bring photographic ID (e.g. photo driving licence)
    I understand that I must bring a Utility Bill showing my name and address.

  • Your GP

    We need to know the details of the GP surgery where you are registered as a patient.

  • Eyesight Testing

    We will do a simple eyesight test in your appointment. If you do not pass the test easily, you will be asked to arrange a formal eyesight test with an accredited optician. You must leave enough time between your medical appointment and your application deadline in case you need to do this.

    If you wear glasses or contact lenses to drive, you must bring them with you to your appointment. Please confirm.
    If you wear glasses or contact lenses to drive, you must bring a copy of your latest eyesight prescription. You can get one from your optician. Please confirm you understand.
    We need to test your eyesight both with and without your lenses/glasses. If you wear contact lenses you must be prepared to remove them during your examination. Please confirm you understand.

  • Medical History

    Tell us about your medical history.

    Please make sure you read the information on our website (driver medical pages) about medical records. There are new regulations in place which require us to see a copy of your medical records. You will need to get this from your GP and send it to us at least ONE WEEK and not more than one month before your appointment.
    If you have diabetes you MUST read the information about it on our website (driver medical pages). Failure to provide what we need will result in you failing your examination and you will still be charged. Please confirm you understand.
    If you have hypertension (high blood pressure) you must provide the last 3 readings (with dates) taken at your GP surgery. Please confirm you understand.
    HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ISCAEMIC HEART DISEASE (ALSO CALLED HEART DISEASE / HEART ATTACK / MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION / ANGINA / CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE / CORONARY ARTERY ANGIOPLASTY OR STENTING) (optional)
    ALL PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE MUST SUPPLY THE RESULTS OF A STRESS TEST (USUALLY TREADMILL TEST), OR A LETTER FROM THEIR CARDIOLOGIST, SHOWING THAT THEY MEET THE DVLA EXERCISE CRITERIA. THAT TEST MUST HAVE BEEN PERFORMED IN THE LAST 3YEARS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRANGE THAT TEST BEFORE YOUR APPONTMENT WITH US, OTHERWISE YOU WILL FAIL YOUR MEDICAL EXAMINATION. YOU MAY NEED A REFERRAL LETTER, WHICH YOU SHOULD GET FROM YOUR OWN GP. (optional)
    DO YOU HAVE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA? (optional)
    ALL PATIENTS WITH OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF THE CLINIC LETTER FROM LAST SPECIALIST CLINIC (CPAP CLINIC) REVIEW. (optional)

  • DATA HANDLING

    Please click "yes" and the forward arrow to submit your form. You should see a green message confirming that your form has been submitted successfully.
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