Type
Consultation
Duration
30 min
Sample
Urine
The HGV Medical (D4) at Beard Medical Practice is a 30-minute assessment for anyone wishing to drive a heavy goods vehicle. Held at Litfield House Medical Centre in Bristol, it costs £115 and follows the checks set out on the D4 form. The appointment includes blood pressure, eyesight before and after driving glasses, urine glucose testing, medication review, and D4 medical-history questions. Bring your form, identification, glasses if applicable, urine sample, medication details, hospital information, and NHS GP Summary Record where possible.
About this treatment
This 30-minute HGV medical is intended for anyone wishing to drive a heavy goods vehicle. The appointment takes place at Litfield House Medical Centre in Bristol and costs £115. The doctor carries out the medical checks outlined on the D4 form, including blood pressure measurement, eyesight testing before and after driving glasses are worn, urine testing for glucose indicative of diabetes, medication review, and medical-history questions from the D4 form.…
The service is an assessment linked to the D4 application process. It does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure a condition, and the licensing decision is determined under the applicable requirements using the information available. The clinic does not list a fixed aftercare process or specific contraindications for this appointment. If your history is complex, bring supporting documentation so the doctor can consider the information relevant to the form.
Bring a completed or relevant D4 medical form and photo ID, such as a passport or photo driving licence. Bring driving glasses if applicable and do not wear contact lenses for the eyesight test. Bring a urine sample, or request a sample pot on arrival, plus a current medication list or medication boxes, hospital letters or consultant details, and a copy of the NHS GP Summary Record where possible. Timing for any further action depends on the assessment…
Good to know
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Sample
- Urine
- Protocol
- Medical checks outlined on the D4 medical form.; Blood pressure measurement.; Eyesight check before and after putting on driving glasses.
Who is this for?
Required for anyone wishing to drive a heavy goods vehicle.
Preparation required
Bring a D4 medical form.; Bring photo ID such as a passport or photo driving licence.; Bring driving glasses if applicable; do not wear contact lenses for the eyesight test.; Bring a urine sample or request a sample pot on arrival.; Bring a list of current medication or medication boxes.; Bring hospital letters or details of hospital consultants.; Bring a copy of the NHS GP Summary Record where possible.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
Dr Henry Beard is a Private GP and Occupational Physician with BSc(Hons.), MB ChB, DRCOG, DCH, DFSRH, DGM, MRCGP and DOccMed qualifications, plus specialist qualifications in gynaecology. His areas include cardiology, respiratory medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, occupational health, women's health, ENG1, OEUK, ML5, Motorsport UK and HSE diving medicals. Dr Rachael Cave is a Private GP with BMedSc,…
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Languages: English
Costs £115.
