dvla notifiable conditions?

[marc novataken]

i know that in certain circumstances you must inform the dvla of illness. does anybody know if anxiety is a notifiable illness? i have to see a specialist next week and im worried that they will take my licence :cry::cry: :cry:

[pikey1986]

dont think so mate, i know a hgv driver who suffers from it and hes still on the road

[Jack]

DVLA Medical Conditions [PDF] (http://www.dvla.gov.uk/media/pdf/medical/aagv1.pdf)

Anxiety IS on the list, but I think its mainly down to any medication you may be prescribed.

[edit] Just looked at that PDF a bit closer. Mild anxiety is ok for car use, do not need to inform DVLA (with medical prescription exceptions); HGV drivers need to inform them if its any more than a short term condition. For more severe cases of anxiety or depression it does say that driving should cease "pending outcome of medical enquiry" for cars, and if for HGVs if the driver has been clear for 6 months they're allowed to drive, assuming no medical side effects could cause problems.