GPs reporting unfit to drive

@CarbsRok, this isn't actually true. Form DIAB1 Online doesn't require any mention of neuropathy per se, rather whether you require special controls or an automatic gearbox to drive the car as a result of your condition. There is no requirement to tell the DVLA on the license application whether you have neuropathy.

You are supposed to notify them:

• If you have poor blood circulation or loss of sensation (such as caused by neuropathy) that means you need to drive only particular types of vehicles, such as those with automatic gearboxes or with hand operated accelerators or brakes
• If you develop a complication of diabetes or any other medical condition that affects your ability to drive safely

Which is may or may not be the case in @Molly56 's scenario, with being able to feel their feet.

 

@tim2000s sorry my mistake it always used to be on the forms.

 

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I can only speak for myself but if I knew my partner was not testing while on insulin (regardless of BG levels), had a significant loss of feeling in feet, had failing eyesight, and was deliberately falsifying the information that was being given to the HCP - I would report him like a shot. I think there is a level of personal responsibility here and if I knew all of the above, I would tell the HCP, not to mention DVLA. But all this was covered in your other thread..
HCP's need to be able to inform the DVLA of irresponsible drivers and stop them from risking injury or death to others.

 

Looks like troops returning from active service may also be unfit to drive too.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-ten-years-despite-wars-Afghanistan-Iraq.html

 

I certainly wasn't aware of it. Thinking back when my GP prescribed my antidepressants he did very clearly ask me if I felt suicidal, so maybe that's one of the reasons why. Interestingly one of the side effects on the leaflet is listed as 'suicidal tendencies' too.

 

Where i work, people are actively discouraged from making judgements like this.

Work stress is massively relieved by holidays, hobbies and getting out of the house.
Pressuring people who are already stressed into hiding in their homes, as if they are doing something wrong, is not helpful to them.

If that kind of comment were made at my work, the speaker would be investigated for workplace bullying.

 

Sweeping generalisation and possibly offensive to many - including on here.

Change job or career? - if only it was that simple ...

 

While I'm very aware that this is veering off topic, there's a few points that should really be addressed in regards to your post DD. Maybe it could come in a seperate post under the title "Scroungers"...
Do you have any idea how much SSP is? Do you think your relative is living it up while in receipt of it? Unless he has sat down with you and discussed how his workplace stress has affected him in his everyday life, how do you know how Ill he is? Have you had the discussion or are you making assumptions? His illness - and depression is an illness - manifests in different ways. How it affects him is between him and his doctor, unless he's shared the details with you.
You say you are sympathetic but you seem to be judgemental and I wonder why. It's not the first time I have commented on a post where you seem to be making judgements about others without knowing their personal circumstances.

Perhaps you should speak out to the people who are bothering you and tell them what you think of them? Might be beneficial in getting the full picture.

 

Glad to hear he has discussed his personal business with you. As he is a bank manager, and no doubt on an excellent salary, I'd love to know why he prefers under £90 per week, which is what SSP is - plus it is payable for a set period of time. But as you have the full picture, you'll know.
I guess these posts will be axed as off topic. Maybe they really should be addressed elsewhere but certain things just cannot be ignored.

 

My husband had to get a letter from the DVLA stating they were happy for him to drive after he had his pace-maker fitted before they were prepared to continue to insure him.