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Haven't a clue.... Driving license revoked?

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What is the progress regarding your current situation with the DVLA?
The DVLA's guidance to Assessing Fitness to Drive states on Page 73, that those managing diabetes with non-insulin injectables, may drive and need not inform the DVLA, providing they meet the criteria (on Page 122 - basically checking that you have not had a severe hypo or hypo at the wheel) and are under medical review (attending appointments).
The DVLA should be notified if clinical information is provided that indicates that there is a need for the DVLA to conduct a medical review.

So it would imply that either the GP felt you had not met the criteria on Page 122, were not under medical review, or has another concern regarding hypos, hypo awareness or peripheral vision.
Unfortunately, if the DVLA have started a medical review, you will need to proceed with the process as they will need medical confirm that you are fit to drive (rather than take your word for it, understandably).

You can contact the Diabetes UK Helpline (0345 123 2399, Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm) if you would like more in-depth guidance on this, or with raising a complaint about your practice if this something you wish to do.
 
Quite a lot has happened since my last posting.
I have read the DVLA fitness to drive....and it is pure spite that the GP has informed the DVLA.

I have had no reaction one way or the other about not taking the Victoza. Levels are fairly steady at 6.8 to 7.2. Nowt else to mention.

I have not had a hypo since 2013. One, was more than enough. Learned from it....and it won't happen again. So the two episodes in 3 months are certainly not true.

I have changed GP's. This new one was very different...and has already agreed to my driving again. Just need the paperwork sorting...dont know how etc.
There is a letter from the DVLA in transit somewhere...so far waited 2 weeks.

What has startled me...is the research into the accuracy of GP records. If 40% are not accurate..then we are all in bother.

I have my records from the March18 interview. It is very very different and inaccurate from what I know of the events.

The records read like a 10 year old has written them, full of typos, awful use of English and not at all factually correct.
If this is work done by a DSN that holds a degree....then some of the Nursing degrees must be handed out on plates. (My own degrees are in a different area of study)

As the records are legally binding...then the DSN needs more that her hand smacking..(Or should I just walk away and let her continue?)

I am out of a trade very much regulated at all stages of a production process as a matter of safety. In the event of a problem...then can tell exactly what happened.The who, what when and how much.

The medics can only read what is on the files...and if the files are full of errors...that is how medical mistakes are made. Yes I do know of several within my own family.
Could all too easily be fatal errors....it could be your family....

Thank you to you all for the assistance...very much appreciated.
 
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Hope your wait is not too long for your license to be reinstated @Janet Woodward, and good that you have found a more supportive GP.

Have you got any further thinking about whether you wanted to make a complaint to your old surgery, either direct to their Practice Manager, or via PALS?
 
Complaining to the first surgery here...came to nothing. Practice manager only re-stated the "official line"....which is why I am looking at something with a little more impact. Please dont think I am a vicious person....couldnt take the top off the milk...but if the records are so poor....and errors are made...then the problem is far more widespread....
 
Hi Janet, sorry to hear that you've had such a difficult time, but glad to hear that your levels have remained steady, your license is being returned and that your new surgery is much more supportive.

You clearly had a difficult experience with your first surgery and so it is understandable that you would like to raise this and support others so that they don't experience the same as you did. If you need any support on how to escalate your complaint following contacting the Practice manager, there is some guideance here: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_...acy-packs/making-a-complaint-about-healthcare

Perhaps others here have challenged their surgery following a difficult experience and can share their approach. 🙂
 
Still getting no-where fast. 14 weeks and counting.

The DVLA still havent had the manners to write to me directly. I wrote to them 22nd May and sent it recorded.

However, through the Diabetes UK...they have advised that they still need the GPs letter.
Gp has already said he will support my application, but would not write to them himself...his prerogative. So its now a stalemate.
Today I keep being violently sick...and no I don't have a bug. Its the upset its all causing.
Solicitor cost me a shed load of £ for nothing. No results. I knew far more about this than she did....

Really doesn't matter...its only me...and I don't matter.
I am just so totally fed up to the teeth of being treated like I am a bit of dirt on a shoe. I am not prepared to beg...or crawl ...ever.

I have so far resisted the temptation to use social media...I was thinking its more discreet and polite to keep it all quiet and away from public view. This really isn't worth the upset its causing....I am just not worth bothering about.

Not one of the better days
 
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Janet Woodward said:
Still getting no-where fast. 14 weeks and counting.

The DVLA still havent had the manners to write to me directly. I wrote to them 22nd May and sent it recorded.

However, through the Diabetes UK...they have advised that they still need the GPs letter.
Gp has already said he will support my application, but would not write to them himself...his prerogative. So its now a stalemate.
Today I keep being violently sick...and no I don't have a bug. Its the upset its all causing.
Solicitor cost me a shed load of £ for nothing. No results. I knew far more about this than she did....

Really doesn't matter...its only me...and I don't matter.
I am just so totally fed up to the teeth of being treated like I am a bit of dirt on a shoe.

I have so far resisted the temptation to use social media...I was thinking its more discreet and polite to keep it all quiet and away from public view. This really isn't worth the upset its causing....I am just not worth bothering about.

Not one of the better days
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I'm really sorry to hear that you are still having problems Janet :( Sounds like the epitome of faceless bureaucracy and needless barriers :( I hope that you can get some resolution soon, please look after yourself.
 
Hi Janet, really sorry to hear that you are still in the process of getting your license back which must have been very frustrating.

It sounds quite clear that there is no reason for you to not be confirmed as fit to drive. Your GP and the DVLA both agree on this.
What is the reason that the GP will not send the letter?
If the only barrier is the GP sending the letter, and he has agreed that he supports your application to drive, the solution must be quite straightforward.
The only question is - why will the GP not send the letter.
Or, what would help him in sending the letter?

Is there anyone else you have or could approach to resolve this, eg. the practice manager, a diabetes nurse or diabetes consultant?
 
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