A further point to note is that LGV ( 'HGV' was dropped some years ago they are large not heavy these days!!) drivers under investigation by the DVLA eg after reporting a new condition like an MI, will be driving under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act (pending medical investigation). The DVLA obviously can't remove a licence - even for the most obvious of conditions - without this investigation. The policy where I work is NOT to allow drivers to drive on our business whilst on section 88 - this it to protect the driver, the road-using public AND obviously, the company.

This means that, on occasion, it is necessary to put a driver off the road even when he has a consultant saying he can continue to drive. My (cynical) view is that if the driver mowed over the large queue at  the bus stop, the consultant would not be seen for dust - but the OH specialist would!! This information is given to management and I have never had a manager disagree with me over this - would they risk it??

In order to assist the process with DVLA however, I have devised a special consent so that I can liaise directly with the medical adviser at DVLA - who in my experience are excellent despite their massive workload. Obviously the Access to medical reports act is not relevant but clearly consent is required to discuss an individual. Sometimes I can get specialist secretaries to fax info direct to the medical adviser to try to expedite the decision.
All good fun... Jane.