Approved by over 100 Councils nationwide. Based in Bolton, our doctors are GMC registered and licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. Taxi medical made simple
All new and existing Private Hire and Hackney Carriage taxi drivers must complete a medical before being granted a licence. Local councils decide who can carry out the medicals. Some Councils only allow the drivers own general practitioner (GP) to carry them out whist most allow any registered doctor to complete them. The Council will have certain medical requirements you will need to meet to demonstrate you are fit to drive. Taxi medicals are completed to a Group 2 medical standard.
Please ensure that any doctors can complete the medical certificate for your required council.
Depending on the council you are applying, you will need to bring with you either medical records or medical summary dated within the last 3 months from your GP surgery.
Each Council has different requirement when applying for a taxi license. You will need to bring with you the relevant taxi medical form for your council.
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After the medical examination is complete, you will be issued with a certificate that can be used to obtain or renew a private hire or hackney carriage licence from your council.
We do not have access to your GP records. You must bring your medical summary or medical records and list of medication currently taking.
Your GP surgery can provide your medical summary or medical records. This is free service and under GDPR rules they are not allowed to charge you for this. Contact your GP surgery the relevant records you require for your council.
Most council medical forms are available to print from the council’s website. Please print the latest version of the form and bring it to your appointment.
D4 medical form, Photo ID (passport, driving license, utility bill), driving glass or contact lenses (if worn), a list of medication if taken any, Medical summary
Approved taxi medical provider by over 100 councils nationwide. We provide convenient, reliable, and cost-effective taxi medical for drivers.
During the taxi medical examination, a doctor will review your medical history. The doctor will discuss any conditions you may have, any medication you are taking and any surgeries you have had in the past. If you are diabetic, the doctor will check your blood glucose is controlled.
The taxi medical examination will also test your vision to ensure you meet the required standards. The doctor will perform a quick test to ensure you meet these standards. Ensure you take with you any glasses or contact lenses you wear to help you drive.
A general physical assessment will made during the taxi medical examination. This includes taking blood pressure, checking mobility so ensure you are fit to drive.
The doctor will perform a mental health check during the Taxi medical which involves checking for epilepsy and any other cognitive impairment.
Following passing your taxi medical, you can apply for taxi licence or renew you current one.
At Health drive we know that time and cost are very important to taxi drivers. That’s why we made our taxi medical only £50 and made appointments available on the weekends and in the evenings.
Health Drive is located at the Flexspace offices on Manchester road, BL3 2NZ, opposite the EG garage. Car park is available on site. Please call to arrange a booking.
Flexspace, Lythgoe House, Manchester road Bolton, BL3 2NZ
info@health-drive.co.uk
01204 263055
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