Getting a car, what is the process?

venomx

Robin9 said:

@venomx Back  in August you were thinking about it https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6178081/is-a-car-worth-it#latest

Have your circumstances changed.  Running a car is an expensive exercise.

No but I have saved a fair bit and my parents are happy for me to drive their car to begin with

sheramber

https://www.gov.uk/reapply-driving-licence-medical-condition

venomx

sheramber said:

https://www.gov.uk/reapply-driving-licence-medical-condition

That site says "DVLA will send you a letter when your licence is taken away or surrendered, "

My license hasn't been taken away or surrendered 

Do I need to go here ?
https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-to-replace-a-driving-licence

molerat

Check here first to see what it states about your condition

https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving

Grumpy_chap

I am now slightly confused, but possibly the OP's medical status is not relevant and this is simply the lost driving licence needing to be renewed (apply for a replacement).  It does seem as though the OP has not ever surrendered or been required to give up the licence.  If that is the case, it will be best to avoid confusing matters at the DVLA.  Can the OP's parents assist (they are willing to let the OP drive their car), or maybe the OP has a social worker that can help?

elsien

OP's medical status might be relevant, depending on their diagnosis or medication. It would appear that they have chosen not to drive but some conditions are reportable. I suppose the question is whether they are able to request a new licence and report a condition at the same time, and if not, what order to do it in.
Can you discuss it with your psychiatrist to see if they would consider you fit to drive, as a starting point?

venomx

Makes sense to get a replacement , then declare my meds  to the DWP

I have carers who can assist but just wanted to be pro active 

venomx

Licence should be here in a few weeks. Then I will declare my medical condition to the DVLA.

In the declaration form. It asks for when I last saw my CPN, GP and Psychiatrist. Would a rough date do ? As I don't know the exact month and date

Will they contact my psychiatrist once i've declared it ?

Grumpy_chap

Before declaring anything about a medical condition, double check that it needs to be declared.  

venomx

Grumpy_chap said:

Before declaring anything about a medical condition, double check that it needs to be declared.  

Yea paranoid schizophrenia definitely needs to be declared. 

I'll try and contact my psychiatrist tomorrow and see their opinion on whether I'm fit to drive