I had a few weeks where the DVLA medical branch got worked up over my LGV/PCV licence renewal (medical every 5 years when you hit 45)
Ultimately it's for a good reason (although I didn't see it like that) My licence was eventually renewed as usual
Get the treatment that you need and get expert opinion if you need to
Best wishes
Friend of mine lost his a while ago after some serious seizures. Works about 40 mile away from home (also in very rural area, so no public transport), but for the last year or two has been getting taxis paid for (I assume via the govt) to get to and from work.
Might be worth asking your GP about similar options for you?
I lost mine over 20 years ago when I was Young and stupid and not in a very good place.
I deserved to lose it, I am deeply thankful that no one was hurt during the period of my life that Preceded the ban.
I cycled everywhere for 2.5 years and I was the fittest I had ever been.
I know its a different situation (And location) but what I was getting at is, you get used to it very quickly and it soon just becomes the way you live your life.
I was under the impression you can drive with bp as long as you have not been sectioned within 12 months. This applies to all types of the illness.
Have you checked on the Bipolar Uk forum? They have a few knowledgable people on there who have been in similar situations.
Either way I hope you are OK.
Iolo- I've still got mine and my insurance, as far as I can tell is pretty much as it should be. Fully comp. 1.3 hatch back. South Manchester / Cheshire. £240 a year with 8 years NCB. I've been to P2 a few times as well. No concerns.
I was diagnosed rapid cycling bipolar and hospitalized for a period, it's several years ago now, but never once lost my driving license. I did have HGV entitlement though which I did lose, but car licence was never interrupted.
That said, you will get a shorter licence. Once I notified DVLA I had to immediately surrender the licence ( you can still drive whilst they do their medical checks), they got a report from GP and consultant, then it was re-issued sans HGV, but for a year only. You have to re-apply each year (doesn't cost anything).
If you're good, you will eventually get a progressively longer license, I'm up to 3 years, just re-applied.
Obviously ymmv, it will ultimately depend on your medical records, I've never heard of anyone losing a license for bipolar depression though.
I lost mine earlier this year for a few months for medical reasons too. A PITA I agree, I work shifts as well but got into a car school with colleagues 😀
Id also consider an electric bike for those days where the commute is a pain, I was weighing one up if my licence wasnt making an appearance for much longer 😀
Did wonders for my fitness mind 😀
Good luck and I feel your frustrations 🙂
Great, I've lost my license.
Now I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere in Snowdonia.
I'm so happy.
Bugger!
Given it's on medical grounds is there any local support available to assist you?
Argh, pants. Sorry to hear that..
You'll adapt though fella....stoopid humans have a weird way of being able to deal with changes somehow, as you yourself know.
Can you ride a horse? Or a pig?
pretend there has been a zombi-pocalypses and hunker down.
Look at the positives
You're stuck in the middle of nowhere in Snowdonia
bad luck fella, do you need your car to earn?
Bad news 🙁
I don't have any magic solution to offer (as demonstrated by my comments earlier on this thread!) just some sympathy. I can't remember why you said you're not using a bike at the moment but if that's out I guess you're going to need to look at getting lifts. I know that's difficult.
Or what bearnecessities said about farm animals. There are plenty of sheep around. A particularly burly sheep might be of use. Or could a small flock carry a sedan chair?
Got any kids ? My first dad lost his licence for two years when I was in 6th and 7th form. Gave me a part-time job driving him around, in his brand new car. Even went halvers on the huge speeding fine. Result for me, not so good for him.
No kids or farm animals unfortunately.
Sorry to hear that. I presume you are going to appeal the decision, unless you feel unsafe.
Can you get an independent Pdoc assessment to help?
Never had one to lose! 😆 I live in a city though, so don't really feel the desire to get one, I can cycle, walk, get the bus or train everywhere easily enough.
Guess I might feel different if I drove and then list the ability.