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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

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

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 :wink:

I agree, "change your lifestyle."

Nidge2 wrote:

I agree, "change your lifestyle."

yep stop those fags and drink

grandad wrote:

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.

Only if you have a bypass.

Sudbury wrote:

Can anyone throw any light on my predicament please

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.

As it turns out, I had a heart attack last Sunday and my license is up for renewal on 14/01/14.

Author:	Sudbury [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:31 pm ]
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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

Author:	grandad [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:16 pm ]
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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.

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:15 pm ]
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I had a heart attack and the doctor said there was no requirement to tell the DVLA

Author:	andycable [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 7:25 pm ]
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Sudbury wrote: 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 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.

Author:	Sussex [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:31 am ]
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captain cab wrote: I had a heart attack and the doctor said there was no requirement to tell the DVLA If the correct answer.

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Author:	Sussex [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 1:34 am ]
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Sudbury wrote: Can anyone throw any light on my predicament please 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.

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:09 am ]
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grandad wrote: 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. Only if you have a bypass.

Author:	toots [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:41 am ]
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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

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:44 am ]
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toots wrote: 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 I agree, "change your lifestyle."

Author:	captain cab [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:47 am ]
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Nidge2 wrote: I agree, "change your lifestyle." yep stop those fags and drink

Author:	Nidge2 [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:32 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: Nidge2 wrote: I agree, "change your lifestyle." yep stop those fags and drink Have you?

Author:	grandad [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:22 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote: grandad wrote: 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. Only if you have a bypass. 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.

Author:	trotskys twin [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:01 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: Sudbury wrote: Can anyone throw any light on my predicament please 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. 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

Author:	Sudbury [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:28 pm ]
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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

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Author:	Sussex [ Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:10 pm ]
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Sudbury wrote: As it turns out, I had a heart attack last Sunday and my license is up for renewal on 14/01/14. You could ask for your license to be medically suspended pending a successful medical pass.