How is PCO Medical/Taxi/ HGV Driver Medical Performed ?
This medical assessment is performed at our clinic located in Luton. Under the DVLA D4 Medical form guidelines, this test must be conducted by a UK GMC registered medical practitioner. Eye Test however can be performed by a fully trained & registered optician who is able to stamp the first part of the form, please remember opticians will charge for this service as it falls outside NHS coverage.
TFL PCO TAXI/MINI CAB drivers must have medicals throughout their careers. The first application of your Private Hire/Hackney Licence then on all renewals (3 to 4 years)
PCO Medical (TFL)/Taxi Driver Medical
To Complete a medical form (PHV/204 FOR TFL) you need to be assessed by a doctor who will verify that you are fit to drive. Here at Fusion Healthcare, you can now book by calling 01582 249449 and Medical fee £75.
How to book an Appointment?
Booking an appointment is easy!
Book by phone and pay securely with a Debit or Credit Card Online! Select your own appointment
Preparing for your appointment
Please bring original photographic ID, your passport or driver’s license only.
Download and Print the TPH/204 TFL Medical Form here
We would require you to bring either a medical access code electronically or a printed document of your medical history from your registered GP.
You can receive the medical access code from your registered GP or ask for a printed copy of your medical history. You will be required to bring either of these to your appointment.
Bring your driving glasses or contact lenses with your most recent prescription.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment ( as there is a questionnaire to be filled in )
What types of medical examination involve ?
Once you’ve booked your appointment take along your approved medical form which is included in the application pack. You should already have filled out the first section of this form marked ‘to be completed by you’. You may be required to give a blood sample as they will be testing for diabetes so best not to eat or drink before the appointment. The examination will only take around 20 minutes and you will be asked questions about the following topics:
- cardiovascular
- endocrine system
- psychiatric
- eyesight test
Based on your answers and the test results, your doctor will give an opinion as to whether you satisfy the DVLA Group 2 medical standards. They will complete the remainder of the Medical form, sign it, and put their surgery stamp on it.
What medical conditions could effect my application?
There are no definitive yes or no’s as to what medical conditions could prevent you from passing these examinations but if you have any of the ailments listed below then it’s highly likely that your Taxi, LGV, HGV, and PCV driving license application will be refused:
- Epilepsy
- Insulin-treated/insulin-dependent diabetes
- Monocular or poor vision
- A progressive degenerative illness
- A history of alcohol or drug abuse
- A history of mental illness or severe mental handicap
- A physical disability that might impair the ability to discharge the requirements of a vocational driver
- Heart problems
- Neurological or neurosurgical disorders (.e.g strokes, blackouts, head injuries)
- Certain prescribed medications.
Please be aware that if some of your conditions are in the past then you may still pass this examination e.g. if you have had a stroke over a year ago and as long as there are no residual impairments you may be ruled fit but each case is dealt with on an individual basis so it’s worth consulting your GP about this and undergoing the medical fitness examination if you still really want to be a minicab driver.
