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| Author: | Daisy73 [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | hi newbie with question |
Hello everyone Just wanted to ask a question I have applied for my license and sent my medical off. I have a heart murmur which I have had from a child never had surgery or caused me bother would that stop me getting a licence Thanks Daisy |
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| Author: | trotskys twin [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Daisy73 wrote: Hello everyone Just wanted to ask a question I have applied for my license and sent my medical off. I have a heart murmur which I have had from a child never had surgery or caused me bother would that stop me getting a licence Thanks Daisy Doubtful but your GP should be able to advise. Its possible they will want to investigate further |
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| Author: | Daisy73 [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Thanks |
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| Author: | sasha [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Daisy73 wrote: I have a heart murmur which I have had from a child never had surgery or caused me bother would that stop me getting a licence They won't know unless you tell the doctor about it or you use your own GP.Who goes for a taxi medical and tells the doc they are an alcoholic, drug using epileptic with chest pains who suffers from narcolepsy ? 
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
sasha wrote: Who goes for a taxi medical and tells the doc they are an alcoholic, drug using epileptic with chest pains who suffers from narcolepsy ? Anyone who likes day time Telly and free money. |
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| Author: | Daisy73 [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
I had to go to my own doctor so fingers crossed I'm accepted just a long waiting game now |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Daisy73 wrote: Hello everyone Just wanted to ask a question I have applied for my license and sent my medical off. I have a heart murmur which I have had from a child never had surgery or caused me bother would that stop me getting a licence Thanks Daisy I don't think it will - I presume you are subject to a DVLA group 2 medical? I don't know what the correct phrase is for your condition but perhaps the following link may help; https://www.gov.uk/current-medical-guid ... ons-a-to-c |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
You should tell DVLA, if they say OK your insurers dont mind and your LA cant object |
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| Author: | Daisy73 [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Thanks everyone I don't think things are looking good I read the medical guidance |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Daisy73 wrote: Thanks everyone I don't think things are looking good I read the medical guidance I had a heart attack and am still on the road, so don't worry, it affects your blood pressure 
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| Author: | mancityfan [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
captain cab wrote: Daisy73 wrote: Thanks everyone I don't think things are looking good I read the medical guidance I had a heart attack and am still on the road, so don't worry, it affects your blood pressure You have grandfather rights 
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
mancityfan wrote: captain cab wrote: Daisy73 wrote: Thanks everyone I don't think things are looking good I read the medical guidance I had a heart attack and am still on the road, so don't worry, it affects your blood pressure You have grandfather rights
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| Author: | Daisy73 [ Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Thanks guys 
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| Author: | captain cab [ Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
Daisy73 wrote: Thanks guys rules cannot be absolute, a council is allowed discretion - for example they could ask you to produce medical reports from your doctor in respect of your condition and grant a license for a lesser period. |
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| Author: | Daisy73 [ Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: hi newbie with question |
I sent all my hospital letters so it's in the hands of the gods now lol
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