Appendix 1: List of medical report requirements
If you have any of the diseases or disabilities listed below, you must supply a medical report when applying for a driving licence.
Diabetes treated by insulin or sulphonylurea tablets. Ask your doctor
whether you are on these or not. There is no need to report diabetes if managed by other tablets or diet.
Epilepsy.
Stroke or TIAs with any associated symptom lasting longer than one
month.
Fits or blackouts.
Any type of brain surgery – brain abscess or severe head injury involving in-patient treatment – brain tumour, spinal injury or spinal tumour.
An implanted cardiac pacemaker.
An implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD).
Repeated attacks of sudden disabling dizziness.
Any other chronic neurological condition, such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease or Huntington’s disease.
A serious problem with memory or periods of confusion.
Persistent alcohol misuse or dependency.
Persistent drug misuse or dependency.
Serious psychiatric illness or mental health problems.
Parkinson’s disease.
Sleep apnoea syndrome.
Narcolepsy.
Any condition affecting your peripheral vision.