We will have contacted you if your medical assessment is due.
Check the back of your drivers badge for the expiry date of your last medical assessment.
You will need to download a medical assessment form which needs to be completed and signed by your GP.
Your GP must be one who has knowledge of your medical history.
Download the medical examination report [pdf document].
Alternatively we can post this out to you if you email your name and address to taxi [email protected].
When you have completed these and obtained the relevant information you can apply for a licence online.
More information about the medical certificate
This must be completed by the applicant applicant’s own GP or a medical practitioner with access to the applicant applicant’s medical history.
The medical certificate will be valid for a period of 6 months after which either a new medical form or letter (from original GP) confirming that there has been no change in the medical fitness of the applicant.
Once the medical is 12 months old a letter will not be accepted and a new medical will be required.
Applicants aged over 45 years must provide evidence of their medical fitness to hold a licence every five years and once they reach the age of 65 years an annual medical will be required.
If a driver has a medical condition that requires notification to the DVLA e.g. sleep apnoea they must also notify the Council in writing at the same time that DVLA is notified.