Driving post stroke is often where people feel a very significant degree of loss 🙁
All of independence, freedom, mobility are curtailed
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Your not allowed to drive within one month of having neurological symptoms (Weakness, disturbed vision, reduced balance, affected perception or cognition etc)
Medical professionals have an obligation to report to drive safely to the driving authorities any medical information that they suspect will affect ability
It is easier and quicker to get your license back if you surrendered it than if it was revoked
The relevant dvla (uk) info is:- https://www.gov.uk/stroke-and-driving - As well as warning about fines this page has links to Voluntarily surrendering, and ReApplying for your license
You can check your license status at:- https://www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk/driving-record/licence-number
In most cases insurance don’t care but it is ALWAYS sensible to to inform them.
Advise to medical staff assessing fitness to drive is :- (Download PDF) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c8b0d0e39a8536eac052f4/assessing-fitness-to-drive-august-2024.pdf
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Simon