Taxi Driver Medicals Stockport

The medical examinations that are needed of taxi drivers may be performed by our family physician, who is certified to do so. On the other hand, decisions on who is permitted to carry them out are determined not by the DVLA but rather by local authorities. However, some local authorities demand that the driver’s personal general practitioner do the taxi medical exam. The great majority of local authorities allow any general practitioner to perform taxi medical exams; however, some insist that this be the case.

Before booking a reservation, please make sure that any general practitioner is able to do your medical examination by getting the relevant medical form and confirming with your local authorities to guarantee that this is the case.

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council acts as the designated local government for the region and is responsible for the governance of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, which is located within Greater Manchester.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

Our examination will vary between each Local Authority as they decide what questions and tests are involved in the medical. But all medicals include an eye test, and a blood pressure test. Every medical must follow the same guidelines that a driver must reach Group 2 Medical Standards. You can find your medical form online and see what’s involved by visiting your Local Authority’s website and searching for ‘Taxi Licensing’.

MEDICAL RECORDS REQUIRED

Some Local Authorities require a Doctor to have access to medical records when completing the medical, This may need to be requested from your GP surgery.