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Hi All
I have a bit of a problem in that I have recently survived a heart attack but cannot find out how much of a baring this has on my ability to hold a license.
I am reluctant to open the "official" doors to the DVLA or local authority, as the information I have gained so far is contradictory at best.
As I write I have just received a call for the Cardiac Rehab centre, who inform me that I am off the road for at least 1 month and it is then at the discretion of the DVLA.

Can anyone throw any light on my predicament please

If you don't tell the DVLA and you have an accident, you are in the poo. If the DVLA have been informed by the hospital then, as you say, it is at the discretion of the DVLA.

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Grandad,

I had a heart attack and the doctor said there was no requirement to tell the DVLA

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http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_192828.pdf


http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2574.aspx?CategoryID=87&SubCategoryID=877


https://www.gov.uk/heart-attacks-and-driving

However none of the above refer to taxis.

If the correct answer.

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IDFIMH

You will need a medical to gain/keep your license.

That medical via your GP will indicate to the council that you have had heart problems, usually the council will refer you to their own doctor for another medical, and that's what the council will decide on.

My advice is to hide nothing.

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IDFIMH

Only if you have a bypass.

I knew somebody that survived two heart attacks and still legally drove their phv. Btw the third one got them so please listen to the advice given to you from the medical team

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

I agree, "change your lifestyle."

yep stop those fags and drink

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Have you?

Damn, we are in trouble here then because we have been told that it will be at least 25 years before we get a by-pass.

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Grandad,

CORRECT ................YOU MUST INFORM YOUR LA OF THE HEART ATTACK ...................FAILURE TO DO SO RENDERS YOU LIABLE TO LOSE YOUR LICENSE.

B lucky and keep well tt

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Thanks all, this has been more informative than most other sources.
As it turns out, I had a heart attack last Sunday and my license is up for renewal on 14/01/14.
With this renewal, I am due to have a medical. My Doctor informs me that this should satisfy any requirements of all interested parties.

Hopefully he's right

You could ask for your license to be medically suspended pending a successful medical pass.

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IDFIMH