I had a cardiovascular stroke and subsequently have some memory and occasional balance issues
Could anyone with similar post stroke /TIA issues please advise of any issue has arisen with DVLA or insurance. Particularly did premiums go up much
Thanks
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If you visit the government website you will find there are things by law that need to be declared. Check first. A doctor doesn’t necessarily know the rules and the law.
I assumed the worst but an Occupational Therapist encouraged me. Her advice was the reason I have a car and am now driving.
So first thing I’d consult your OT. They know you and also how it all works.
Because you’ve got droopy draws and a rather large left ear there’s no need to declare it to all and sundry.
If needed an assessment will inform whether or not you are fit to drive but take advice first.
(Forgive me for mentioning your unmentionables and those truly remarkable appendages at the side of your head.)
(The bill of charges for this advice should be in the post.)
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Hi @Simont as @Bobbi said check with your medical/ care team. My initial visual assessment was done the morning after being given medication which had an adverse effect- not the best time I suppose. A little later an optometrist checked and all was fine, done a visual field test and was 100 per cent fine. Spoke with my GP and stroke consultant then insurer who advised as the DVLA didn’t need informed was told to carry on with no additional information or charges to my policy.
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That’s interesting .
When I was discharged I was told - no driving for a month and no need to inform DVLA. Then symptoms developed - as you say . On discharge wasn’t the best time for them to judge.
I saw the consultant privately as no OT follow up after initial "can you cope " but the symptoms developed after . He didn’t state I should inform then or infact a further 12 months later
The initial private appt he told me they would subside after 12 months or so - second appt he said if no change then it won’t improve.
im Trying to claim pip but have a tribunal as they say " you can drive"
I have other issues but the two I mentions are the DVLA one
I’ve read the PIP will sometimes inform DVLA - I guess out of spite .
I feel I followed what I was told or not told ! Now dont want ramifications . So thinking if informing both but didn’t want “shafting” with fines excessive loadings
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@Simont the DVLA website advises that if you still have issues a month after your stroke you MUST inform them. They will then make a decision on whether you are able to drive or not. This can take a while. For me, and it is different for everyone, I had to go for an assessment with my GP who completed a form and then I sat ans waited to hear from DVLA.
With regards to insurance each company will be different but in my experience because I had no restrictions on my licence if made mo difference to my insurance. In fact when I rang to tell them they weren’t interested. Other companies do want to know & I asked my company to document that I had told them…Just in case.
As for PIP being able to drive is not a reason for refusing PIP otherwise why would there be a motability scheme. They do often refuse if someone can drivethough. Madness. Good luck with your appeal.
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