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Check if you need to tell DVLA about a health or medical condition, how to report medical conditions to DVLA
You need to tell DVLA about some medical conditions as they can affect�
You can use this service to search for your health condition and find out�
Use the A to Z to check if you need to report your condition. If your�
When to tell DVLA about a medical condition or disability - what will happen to your licence, renewing or reapplying for your licence.
You must tell DVLA if you have a driving licence and: you develop a�
You’ll get a decision by letter. Your application may need further�
DVLA will assess your medical condition or disability and decide if: you�
How you reapply for or renew your licence depends on if you had to give up�
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp eyesight rules to pass your driving test and for whenever you're driving.
You may not have to pay vehicle tax if you’re a driver with a disability
Reapply for a short-term medical driving licence issued for 1, 2, 3 or 5 years because of a medical condition
Reapply for a driving licence if your licence was taken away (revoked) or if you surrendered your licence following a medical condition
You may need to tell DVLA if you have diabetes, depending on the treatment you're getting
How to give up your driving licence - age, medical condition, standards of fitness, declaration of voluntary surrender
You must tell DVLA if you've had any epileptic seizures or blackouts - download the correct form to let them know
A doctor will need to complete this form if you are applying for a lorry or bus driving licence.
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
Report certain types of medical conditions to DVLA if you're a car driver or motorcyclist.
When to tell DVLA if you've had a stroke or TIA (mini-stroke), forms to fill in and send if you need to inform DVLA
You may need to tell DVLA if you have blackouts or fainting (syncope) - check with your doctor or consultant, download the correct form to let them know
You must tell DVLA if your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects your driving - download the correct form to let them know.
You may not have to pay the full fare at some river crossings, bridges and tunnels if you have a disability
You must tell DVLA if you have high blood pressure and drive a bus, coach or lorry - download the correct form to let them know
You must tell DVLA if you experience dizziness - cars, motorbikes, buses, coaches, lorries, medical information, forms
You must tell DVLA if you have been fitted with a pacemaker - download the correct form to let them know
You may need to send DVLA a form if you've had a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or heart, cardiac or coronary angioplasty.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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