HGV Medical Louth
HGV Medical & PCV Medical Louth
DVLA D4 Driver
£55
Booking Your HGV & PCV Medical
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) [
requests HGV Drivers to have a good level of health for them to legally operate commercial vehicles on public roads.
To have a HGV medical or PCV medical in Louth you have to be assessed by a doctor who will verify that you are fit to drive an HGV.
Low-cost Driver medicals, we are local, competent & our experienced doctors will complete your driver medical at a time to suit you.
There a lot to get through when it comes to getting or renewing your HGV Drivers licence. Arguably the biggest hurdle among aspiring or experienced commercial Drivers hoping to secure or renew their licence is the HGV medical exam.
You will be asked questions by the Doctor, and have the opportunity to talk about any existing medical conditions that may interfere with you driving safely. Your medical history will also be discussed.
What does a Driver Medical Involve?
The examination will only take around 15-30 minutes. It includes an eye test, Blood pressure check, physical examination and BMI Check. You will be asked questions about the following topics:
- Cardiovascular system including high blood pressure
- Endocrine system such as diabetes
- Musculoskeletal such as back pain
- Neurological such as stroke
- Psychiatric such as depression
- Alcohol and drug history
Michael Heath2024-01-05Always use for HGV medicals, from start to finish a very well organised and efficient service with comprehensive examinations.
Alan Cooper2023-12-25I have medicals every year and have just been for my eighth one in just over 7 years. They are extremely helpful, friendly, and efficient. I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone in North & N. East Lincolnshire!
Jon Ratcliffe2023-10-13Fantastic service with super friendly staff. Would highly recommend 😊
Stephen Walker2023-08-16Staff were friendly and helpful. Thorough in all departments. Overall excellent experience.
David Bevers (Bevo)2023-07-12Been to Barnetby Medical Centre several times the staff are absolutely brilliant and Dr.Vora is a one off great Dr and a a genuine good guy. Hope to see you all again next year
Mick S2023-07-02Always a stressful time having a medical for your HGV license, But this place makes it a pleasure to visit. Very efficient and professional and friendly people. Keep up the good work!
carl dewberry2022-12-17Excellent, very warm and welcoming, very efficient, open on a Saturday, 5 stars .thank you very much.
How regular do I need a D4 Driver Medical Test?
D4 drivers must have medicals as follows:
- At first application of your provisional Category C1 (7.5t), C (rigid) or D1 (minibus), D (bus) licence.
- When you turn 45 you will need to do another medical followed by one every 5 years after that until aged 65.
- When you turn 65 you will need a medical every year
We service the following areas for HGV Driver Medicals:
Brigg, Newark, Lincoln, Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Selby, Doncaster, Google, Gainsbrough
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Check List Of What To Bring
- Photo ID eg Passport or Driving Licence.
- The appropriate paperwork. We have a copy of some forms on the useful links page
- Details of any hospital doctors you may be under.
- Details of your GP.
- List of any medication you are on.
- Be prepared to give a urine sample.
- Bring any glasses you wear and be prepared to remove contact lenses
- Bring in your last opticians eye test form (within last 2 years). You can ring opticians and ask them to send you a copy or send it direct to us via our email.
- Cash Payment.
- Please arrive on time, or let us know if you are running late.
- On arrival you will need to show us identification. We will get you to fill in a small form so that we can obtain details about you so and are able to start a computer record. This is totally confidential and allows us to look up your details if you enquire again.
- Please be prepared to give a urine sample. Please DO NOT bring one with you.
- The doctor will see you followed by the nurse if needed.
- All medical forms or certificates will be signed on the day. However if blood tests are needed than we can only complete the forms after the results arrive. This can be around a week.
- On leaving you will be asked to pay for the medical unless prior arrangements have been made with your company.
- May need to bring in a medical summary in the case of Taxi medicals.
- We do not take credit/debit cards.
We are located in Brigg. But we serve customers from a wide area, including; Brigg, Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Doncaster, Google, Selby & Gainsbrough.
No, you do not need to bring a urine sample with you. But you will be required to provide one once you arrive, so make sure you drink plenty beforehand!
We do open on Saturdays, but there is an additional charge for a weekend appointment
Our prices vary depending on which medical you require, this is due to each medical requiring different test types.. You can see a full list of our fees here
If you have a pre existing medical condition or are over the age of 40 then you should have a medical before you take part in a skydiving activity
We provide our medicals to the higher group 2 standard for no additional cost so you can be sure your medical covers you for all forms of forklift driving. Our Doctor will provide a certificate of fitness subject to you passing your medical.
Areas we serve for HGV Medical
BRIGG – HULL – SCUNTHORPE – GRIMSBY – DONCASTER – GOOLE – SELBY – GAINSBROUGH