Get a stress free medical examination report D4 in Manchester
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A D4 medical examination carried out by a registered medical practitioner is a compulsory requirement for obtaining or renewing your Group 2 DVLA Licence.
Your Private Health offers the most convenient and stress-free D4 medicals around. Book your appointment online with us today to benefit from our professional service and fast turnaround.
About Our D4 Medical Assessment
Your medical assessment will be carried out by a GMG registered doctor, as required by the DVLA. The appointment will last around 30 minutes and includes:
What Can You Expect from Your D4 Driver Medical in Manchester?
Our D4 driver medical in Manchester requires you to attend an appointment at our private GP surgery, where you will be seen by one of our qualified doctors. You will be required to fill in the answers to some questions relating to your personal details – this is the grey part of the D4 medical examination report. You can fill this section out before your appointment to help speed up the process.
Once this is complete, a doctor will begin the assessment. This is a questionnaire set out on the D4 medical examination report that asks a range of questions about your medical history. It’s important that you answer all the questions accurately and honestly. There are also a series of simple physical assessments to identify a number of conditions, including measurements of your height and weight, blood pressure readings, and a vision test.
Once the assessments are complete the doctor will fill out the remaining paperwork whilst you wait in our waiting room. You will then receive the completed D4 medical examination report that you can use to complete your Group 2 driving licence application. The whole procedure should only take around 30 minutes of your time.
D4 Medical Examination Tests
The D4 Driver Medical requires a standardised set of tests to identify particular conditions which may impact your ability to drive for long periods of time. These include:
Vision Assessment
This is a standard test to ensure you have the correct range of vision required to drive safely. You can use corrective lenses to carry out this assessment if required, so it’s important that you bring your glasses or contact lenses with you if you use them to drive.
Neurological Assessment
The neurological assessment takes into account medical history and identifies any conditions which could potentially affect your ability to drive. It covers conditions such as strokes, brain tumours, Parkinson’s disease, and anything that could cause a blackout.
Diabetes
This requires a review of your medical history to identify if you have diabetes mellitus. If you have diabetes, you’ll be asked a series of questions about the medication you take as well as the measures you take to manage and monitor the condition.
Cardiac Health
To assess your cardiac health, we’ll take blood pressure readings and ask a number of questions related to your medical history to identify any cardiac risk.
Psychiatric Health
This requires a number of questions relating to any previous psychiatric conditions, including psychosis, hypomania, or dementia.
What You Will Need
To obtain your complete medical examination report D4, you’re required to bring the following documents to your appointment:
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- D4 Medical Examination Form – you can download the form here. If you don’t have access to a printer, we have forms already printed and available in the clinic
- Valid Photo ID
- Your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them, and your most recent prescription
- The repeat prescription for any medications that you take regularly
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More About D4 Medicals
What Roles Require a D4 Medical?
A D4 medical is required for anyone applying for a new or renewed Group 2 licence.
You will need to renew your Group 2 licence when you turn 45, then every 5 years until you turn 65.
After 65, you will need to renew your Group 2 licence yearly.
Drivers that currently require a Group 2 licence (and therefore a D4 Medical) include:
- HGV Drivers
- LGV Drivers
- Bus Drivers
- Minibus drivers for professional or commercial purposes
What is a D4 Driver Medical?
A DVLA D4 medical examination report, sometimes referred to simply as a D4 medical, or HGV medical, is a questionnaire relating to a series of medical examinations that assess your suitability to drive certain kinds of heavy vehicles.
All examinations within the report have to be carried out by a GP who holds full registration with the GMC (General Medical Council). The medical is required by the DVLA in order to apply for a Group 2 licence or to renew an existing Group 2 licence.
What do I Need to Bring to My Appointment?
Our D4 driver medical requires you to bring a few things with you to the appointment. This will help us complete all of your health assessments effectively and ensure we have everything we require to complete your paperwork.
Photo ID – this is required so that we can verify your identity and ensure that you are who you say you are in your paperwork
Glasses & Prescription (if relevant) – these are required to assess your vision if you wear them for driving
Medications Prescriptions (if relevant) – if you take any medication on a repeat prescription is required
To save time at your appointment, you can also bring a printed D4 medical form with the sections relevant to the applicant already filled out ahead of your appointment. If you don’t have access to a printer, we have forms already printed and available. The D4 Medical form can be downloaded here.
How Long Will it Take to Get My Complete D4 Medical Certificate?
After your appointment, the D4 Medical Report will be completed whilst you wait and you will leave with it on the day. You’ll then be able to use it to support your Group 2 medical application.
