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Group 2, 'idiots'' guide

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Day 146.

Got a letter from the DVLA today (Dated 7th December 2021) stating my consulting still hasn't sent details from my 11/11/2021 appointment to them.

Spoke to her secretary and they're going to send this out tomorrow. 5 weeks after it should have been sent.

I have now been without a licence for 5 months and need this as I am hiring a car abroad early next year.

Tried to call DVLA and they've switched to not taking any calls at all.

How the heck do I get my licence back.

Total and utter ******************
 
DavidB said:
Day 146.

Got a letter from the DVLA today (Dated 7th December 2021) stating my consulting still hasn't sent details from my 11/11/2021 appointment to them.

Spoke to her secretary and they're going to send this out tomorrow. 5 weeks after it should have been sent.

I have now been without a licence for 5 months and need this as I am hiring a car abroad early next year.

Tried to call DVLA and they've switched to not taking any calls at all.

How the heck do I get my licence back.

Total and utter ******************
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Pray!
Turn to terrorism.
Kidnap Boris and hold him hostage!
Although they might agree with that, if so threaten to release him!

Try and keep positive, even though it’s difficult.
 
If your application is held up at the DVLA then e-mail your MP asking them to intervene. They won't actually do anything but one of their gophers will pick it up and they know the number to call to get some action.
 
Day 174.

Got letter for DLVA asking me to make an appointment at diabetic clinic to see an "independent hospital consultant". Can't do this till the clinic gets the letter I received today, and to wait 4 days for this to happen.
 
Day 176.

Appintment made with consultant on the 21st Feb. (i couldnt make the one a week on Monday)

Had to call DVLA on their answerphone to keep them updated. No issues with that service.
 
Day 214.

Went to see consultant, he asked about spotting symptoms of low blood sugar, asked about some lows on my meter, went through both meters, Job done.

Now waiting for him to return form to dvla and get my licence.



Process so far

Step 1.
Get forms D2, D4, VDIAB1 from DVLA (I would post a link but that would keep changing)

Step 2.
Attended appointment with a doctor (£60 cost to me) to fill in my D4. (this will most likely NOT be your GP, so do a search on google for "D4 License". 20 minutes of talk, reading eye chart, blood pressure, medication and glancing at your accu-chek (in my case) monitor for at least 90 days continous readings.

Step 3.
D2, D4, VDIAB1 and driving license sent to DVLA 24/07/2021 (took a few photos of my license and emailed them to myself to ensure it comes back with everything it had on before).

Step 4.
98 days later.
Letter received today from DVLA dated 26th October asking me to make an appointment with my diabetes specialist within the next 6 weeks and then telephone DVLA with the date of the appointment. (they pay for this one).
Appointment with Diabetic Consultant on the 11th November. Telephoned DVLA on an automated line with no issues, using the keypad to input the required info.

Day 146.
Got letter from the DVLA today (Dated 7th December 2021) stating my consulting still hasn't sent details from my 11/11/2021 appointment to them.

Step 5.
Day 174.
Got letter for DLVA asking me to make an appointment at diabetic clinic to see an "independent hospital consultant".

Day 214.
Appointment to see independent hospital consultant 21/02/2022. Went through meter readings, asked about lows, asked about awareness of lows. That was it.
 
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Day 231. System updated overnight or late yesterday.

Licence was due for renewal later this year, all categories have been extended to March 2023.

Awaiting paper copy of licence.

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Process so far

Step 1.
Get forms D2, D4, VDIAB1 from DVLA (I would post a link but that would keep changing)

Step 2.
Attended appointment with a doctor (£60 cost to me) to fill in my D4. (this will most likely NOT be your GP, so do a search on google for "D4 License". 20 minutes of talk, reading eye chart, blood pressure, medication and glancing at your accu-chek (in my case) monitor for at least 90 days continous readings. (This appointment occurs every 5 years).

Step 3.
D2, D4, VDIAB1 and driving license sent to DVLA 24/07/2021 (took a few photos of my license and emailed them to myself to ensure it comes back with everything it had on before).

Step 4.
98 days later.
Letter received today from DVLA dated 26th October asking me to make an appointment with my diabetes specialist within the next 6 weeks and then telephone DVLA with the date of the appointment. (they pay for this one).
Appointment with Diabetic Consultant on the 11th November. Telephoned DVLA on an automated line with no issues, using the keypad to input the required info.

Day 146.
Got letter from the DVLA today (Dated 7th December 2021) stating my consultant still hasn't sent details from my 11/11/2021 appointment to them.

Step 5.
Day 174.
Got letter for DLVA asking me to make an appointment at diabetic clinic to see an "independent hospital consultant".

Day 214.
Appointment to see independent hospital consultant 21/02/2022. Went through meter readings, asked about lows, asked about awareness of lows. That was it.

Day 231.
Online System updated with new codes, can now drive over 3500kg again.
 
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I emailed the Chief Executive at DVLA. last week as so peed off regarding the slow to stop situation getting my licence back.
Had a reply today saying very busy so will probably take more than the 10 days to get back to me, enquiries are under way now to find out why 5 months since they had my licence it is still has not been looked at.
 
Well done for your persistence @DaveB

What a palaver!
 
About 3 weeks of the delay was due to me not able to make an appointment, and 5 weeks due to my diabetic consultant not sending the forms. Consultants were paid about £140 each for the appointment, NHS are paying for the glucose test strips, and it cost me a few hours in time to get to see the last consultant.

Hopefully the need for blood testing with be lapsed.
 
You currently need to show

  • Regular blood glucose testing – at least twice daily including on days when not driving
    and
  • no more than 2 hours before the start of the first journey
    and
  • every 2 hours after driving has started
  • a maximum of 2 hours should pass between the pre-driving glucose test and the first glucose check performed after driving has started
 
Day 234.
Physical license came through today.



Process.

Step 1.
Get forms D2, D4, VDIAB1 from DVLA (I would post a link but that would keep changing)

Step 2.
Attended appointment with a doctor (£60 cost to me) to fill in my D4. (this will most likely NOT be your GP, so do a search on google for "D4 License". 20 minutes of talk, reading eye chart, blood pressure, medication and glancing at your accu-chek (in my case) monitor for at least 90 days continous readings. (This appointment occurs every 5 years).

Step 3.
D2, D4, VDIAB1 and driving license sent to DVLA 24/07/2021 (took a few photos of my license and emailed them to myself to ensure it comes back with everything it had on before).

Step 4.
98 days later.
Letter received today from DVLA dated 26th October asking me to make an appointment with my diabetes specialist within the next 6 weeks and then telephone DVLA with the date of the appointment. (they pay for this one).
Appointment with Diabetic Consultant on the 11th November. Telephoned DVLA on an automated line with no issues, using the keypad to input the required info.

Day 146.
Got letter from the DVLA today (Dated 7th December 2021) stating my consultant still hasn't sent details from my 11/11/2021 appointment to them.

Step 5.
Day 174.
Got letter for DLVA asking me to make an appointment at diabetic clinic to see an "independent hospital consultant".

Day 214.
Appointment to see independent hospital consultant 21/02/2022. Went through meter readings, asked about lows, asked about awareness of lows. That was it.

Day 231.
Online System updated with new codes, can now drive over 3500kg again.

Day 234.
Physical license came through today.


Job Done.
 
Well done DavidB, judging by this I could be half way,
would you mind a couple of question, Is it necessary/ mandatory to send in your physical licence, with it being digital these days. I can see why this would be a pain in the backside! I still have mine and dvla haven’t asked for it?
Has the DVLA said what will happen in a years time for the annual review, a face to face appointment or by post just like the 3 year, group 1 Review?
Finally what are your plans now, so many changes, apply for CPC grandfather rights, as you passed your test before 2009, exactly what are you entitled to, I’m not 100% sure?
At 50 yo I have time to change career path, after being dumped by the transport industry on diagnoses in 2000 l‘m dubious about full commitment, possibly a supplementary income for me. With you driving trucks since the 70s, your plans possibly differ “/
 
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