Thanks Dawn. I'll have a look
Cathy
> On 1 Feb 2017, at 17:16, Dawn Veal <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Cathy,
>
> Here you go.
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> Hope it helps please advise ASAP if you need a place reserved. Payable by
> cheque to me please if you decide yes.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Cathy Martin
> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:53 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] DVLA notification
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> Dawn
> I work in a specialist team in the insurance industry with people claiming
> on their employers group income support policies. We have to maintain a
> relationship with the employers as our customers whilst following our
> individual professional codes as clinicians. We have been looking at how we
> tread the fine line between all parties which is why I'm interested to know
> what others do. Can I have some more info about your study day please. Would
> be good to attend if I can.
>
> Cathy
>
>> On 1 Feb 2017, at 09:44, Dawn Veal <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Cathy
>>
>> I know that's why I'm running a CPD day in Exeter in May with a Medical
> Speaker from DVLA as I am concerned about this.
>>
>> I have had a few fails recently for medicals and I have referred them to
> see there GP so they can be treated. But I have had one who was not going to
> go. Luckily he did not drive a car outside work so he was managed by
> removing from driving for work.
>>
>> But it's not easy as it depends on so many factors. BP is a hard one as it
> constantly changes and we take it when they are ' relaxed' and so if it's
> borderline but meets Guidelines then my concern is we know it will go up as
> soon as they start physical activity. Also what about other risk factors
> i.e. Smoking, FH, alcohol intake, stress, diet, weight....
>>
>> Good question as we get so much guidance on other areas but ' fitness to
> drive' has been harder to keep updated apart from reading DVLA medical
> guidelines.
>>
>> Dawn
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On 1 Feb 2017, at 09:23, Cathy Martin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>>> We are looking at how we deal with the DVLA's guidance about the
> notification of any relevant condition to the DVLA by doctors and health
> professionals. This states that they must notify the DVLA when fitness to
> drive requires notification but an individual cannot or will not notify the
> DVLA themselves. Taking into account confidentiality and potential conflicts
> with other interested parties e.g. employers, has anyone developed a policy
> or template letter to notify the DVLA or the individual's GP and if so would
> you mind sharing?
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