Driving licence renewal

[Ann Pateman]

My 78 year old husband was diagnosed with mild dementia in May. He reported this to the DVLA, letting them know the consultant had written that he was competent to continue driving. He has had no response to this.
However, his licence is due to be renewed next month.
I haven't noticed any real deterioration in his driving skills. Can anyone give me an idea of what the procedure to renew his licence will involve please?
He has been discharged from the memory clinic into the care of our GP.
Thank you

 

[Izzy]

I know you probably have done this but have you tried phoning DVLA and asking for their response to his report.

This is the governments adivce -

Renew your driving licence if you're 70 or over

Renew your driving licence online if you're 70 or over. Use form D46P to apply by post

www.gov.uk

This factsheet from the Alzheimer’s Society might be helpful -

The law on driving and dementia

Drivers with dementia must tell their licensing agency and car insurer straightaway. Find out more about UK law on driving and dementia, and what happens if these rules are not followed.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[PeteMid]

My 78 year old husband was diagnosed with mild dementia in May. He reported this to the DVLA, letting them know the consultant had written that he was competent to continue driving. He has had no response to this.
However, his licence is due to be renewed next month.
I haven't noticed any real deterioration in his driving skills. Can anyone give me an idea of what the procedure to renew his licence will involve please?
He has been discharged from the memory clinic into the care of our GP.
Thank you

Hi Ann,
I was diagnosed 4 years ago and still drive. It sometimes takes the DVLA a while to respond - there is a massive backlog of work for them to plough through, but as long as your husband has applied he should be able to continue driving on his expired license. Check out this page for details https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inf1886-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla