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Thanks for all the messages of support and I am sorry to hear (but not surprised) of the problems others are having with the DVLA. For some of us living in rural areas it is near impossible to travel without a car and certainly would make getting to work impossible for me. I had a phone call...

Hi Faith When I phoned them in the first week of May they said it would be another 2 - 3 months which is why I had to fill in another form D1. They told me to fax it since if posted it might not be processed in time for the deadline of May 31st. They had no intention of informing me that this...

Still waiting Have sent in another form D1 because my covering letter only lasted for 12 months following my renewal application (May 26th 2012) but that date varies a bit depending on who you speak to........ I have sent details to my MP since in my opinion the DVLA are not fit for purpose

Still no news (good or bad) from the DVLA.......

How to survive in hospital (T1):- 1) If there is any risk of the staff not allowing you to monitor your own diabetes then hide your blood testing kit (with plenty of strips) and take an extra pen & short acting insulin (hide also ) so that you can control your diabetes yourself. If put onto a...

Hope you have heard back by now? I applied nearly a year ago and am still waiting but have a covering letter. The last time I spoke to somebody at DVLA about a month ago I was told that they were currently dealing with medical info submitted in November 2012. I asked if they had had government...

Well done for doing something about this. You will find many posts on this site from people having similar problems. I have been waiting for nearly a year now for my licence to be renewed (see post 'Drivers Medical Appraisal'). At least I have a covering letter. For information, the way that...

I am T1 and have been low carbing for about 2 years now after believing all the NHS drivel about healthy diet (high carb) and exercise being the key to weight loss, the weight just kept piling on. It is now a life style choice and I slowly lost 2.5 stone to get me to healthy bmi at 5ft 8" and...

I phoned the DVLA last Thursday, 4 weeks to the day since taking the driving test (and passing). Got an arsy plonka who told me that the medical team were currently reviewing information that came in mid November so that I should expect a wait of another 2 - 3 months. I pointed out that I had...

Still waiting Might phone the DVLA......

Did the test on Thursday, the good news (I hope) is that I got all green A's and B's. The examiner said my driving was fine and although he didn't actually say it, I think he was bemused about why I had been given the test. The examiner was not given details about any medical conditions and said...

Thanks Suzanne That info is really useful - it is the sort of thing you cannot see on the leaflet they sent. I have booked a lesson this weekend but will struggle to get another one in before Thursday. I was not going to bother but thought better to be safe than sorry. Just hope I get a green mark!

I can see the post I made now sorry for the repeat

Not sure what happened - I thought I had posted this a few days ago Don't worry about the days left on licence Faith - DVLA will give you a covering letter if your licence runs out before they make a decision. The letter is valid for a year from your application date. I chased DVLA for my...

Don't worry Faith - they will give you a covering letter whilst a decision is being made. I was just worried because it only covers you for a year following your application. I told the DVLA the date of my operation on Monday (7th March) and asked that I could be assessed before then. The lady I...

If that is the case then don't hold your breath Faith! I spoke to the DVLA today and apparently the date my renewal application was recorded at the DVLA was 31/5/2012. I phoned to try and push on the driving appraisal but no promises have been given. I do hope you do not have the same problems...

Through my own investigations I know what was filled in on the forms and the only thing that can be causing the DVLA concern is the pain and limitation in walking comment. From the diabetic angle, I was referred by my podiatrist to the orthopaedic surgeon because as well as the pain, not wishing...

hmmm I am sure that the DVLA have got the list of my medications by now. I am not sure that taking ibuprofen twice a day warrants a driving test? Unfortunately since the problem with my foot comes from diabetic neoropathy and now I am on the DVLA's radar all I can expect is hassle. I got a...

If they actually picked up more people that needed assessing then nobody would ever get a licence. I have made some progress, I viewed the form that my GP had filled in for my diabetes and there were no problems there. I found out that my diabetic consultant had not even been asked to complete a...

Thanks for replies, yes I will phone Diabetes uk. On reflection over the weekend I am thinking that the test has probably not been asked for due to my diabetes, since how can they do a spot test on the likelihood of anyone having a hypo. My diabetes has not changed in the last 3 years, although...