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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:32 pm 
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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

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:55 pm 
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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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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:00 pm 
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:38 pm 
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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 ? #-o


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Who goes for a taxi medical and tells the doc they are an alcoholic, drug using epileptic with chest pains who suffers from narcolepsy ? #-o

Anyone who likes day time Telly and free money.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:15 pm 
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I had to go to my own doctor so fingers crossed I'm accepted just a long waiting game now


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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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You should tell DVLA, if they say OK your insurers dont mind and your LA cant object

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:45 pm 
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Thanks everyone I don't think things are looking good I read the medical guidance


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:06 pm 
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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 :lol:

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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 :lol:


You have grandfather rights :wink:


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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 :lol:


You have grandfather rights :wink:


:lol:

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:28 pm 
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Thanks guys :)


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PostPosted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:10 am 
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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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I sent all my hospital letters so it's in the hands of the gods now lol :)


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