The Retirement Thread
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PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I've spent an hour making a formal complaint to the DVLA regarding the failure to reinstate my driving licence. In a nutshell I had an extraventricular drain inserted in my head on February 2nd - basically this drains fluid from around the brain to relieve pressure. The DVLA wrote to me confirming my licence would be be revoked for 6 months. I have no problem with this. In the same letter I was told to reapply for my licence eight weeks prior to the end of the six month period. This I did.
The six months were up on August 2nd. By July 31st I had heard nothing so telephoned to ask about progress to be told they had written to my consultant that day which is 7 weeks after I made the application. The DVLA "Standards of Service" state "You will usually get a decision within 6 weeks."
I am not happy!
The six months were up on August 2nd. By July 31st I had heard nothing so telephoned to ask about progress to be told they had written to my consultant that day which is 7 weeks after I made the application. The DVLA "Standards of Service" state "You will usually get a decision within 6 weeks."
I am not happy!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Me too. Bought a bottle on Thursday evening. It's my go to whisky for an evening tipple. I have others my sons have given me as presents which I keep for high days and holidays.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
The DVLA are never in a hurry. The six months they Initially said is not written I stone. They won't do anything until they hear from your consultant.
Bit of a bummer, but that's the DVLA for you.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Interesting. The letter I received when my licence was revoked clearly stated I could not drive for six months so I thought that would be the date.
I just had a phone call with the DVLA and have been told the target is to give me a decision inside three weeks from receiving my consultant surgeon's response. I can deal with that. The other worry I have is I haven't seen the consultant since he cut my head open! I'm hoping commonsense prevails because the consultant will know the drain had to be removed before I left hospital.
I'm due to see my consultant surgeon but goodness knows when. First I have to have an angiogram. This should have been within three months of leaving hospital and has to be carried out by a consultant radiographer. The hospital are running five months behind with angiograms.
Normally angiograms can be done at the weekend to help clear the back log. Would anyone like to guess which group of consultants are most badly affected by the NHS pension dispute and have stopped working weekends because of the tax issues? Radiographers!!!!! Friggin' nightmare!
Every medical professional I've seen has described my recovery as remarkable. Quite literally that. The expectation is men of my age will take 18 months not 4.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Interesting. The letter I received when my licence was revoked clearly stated I could not drive for six months so I thought that would be the date.
I just had a phone call with the DVLA and have been told the target is to give me a decision inside three weeks from receiving my consultant surgeon's response. I can deal with that. The other worry I have is I haven't seen the consultant since he cut my head open! I'm hoping commonsense prevails because the consultant will know the drain had to be removed before I left hospital.
I'm due to see my consultant surgeon but goodness knows when. First I have to have an angiogram. This should have been within three months of leaving hospital and has to be carried out by a consultant radiographer. The hospital are running five months behind with angiograms.
Normally angiograms can be done at the weekend to help clear the back log. Would anyone like to guess which group of consultants are most badly affected by the NHS pension dispute and have stopped working weekends because of the tax issues? Radiographers!!!!! Friggin' nightmare!
Every medical professional I've seen has described my recovery as remarkable. Quite literally that. The expectation is men of my age will take 18 months not 4.
Sorry no. It is just a guideline only.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Can I ask how you know this? I'm asking because when I had an epileptic fit 2011 I lost my licence for 12 months and got it back exactly 12 months to the day.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
OK. I'll go with that WD. Thank you. If you know anyone at DVLA put in a good word for me.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
OK. I'll go with that WD. Thank you. If you know anyone at DVLA put in a good word for me.
classic33
Leg End Member
That's almost written in stone. It's written in by law, which they can't ignore.
classic33
Leg End Member
I'd one, but he was in HGV's.OK. I'll go with that WD. Thank you. If you know anyone at DVLA put in a good word for me.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
My son has just had an accident. He was waiting to pull Into the garage to g get some petrol, indicated he was turning right and bang, a van went into the back of him. His car is probably a right off.
At least the garage got it all on their CCTV.
At least the garage got it all on their CCTV.
