What Exactly is an LGV Medical?
Manchester Medicals are your local provider of medicals such as LGV medical, HGV medical, pilot medical and many more different types of medical examination.
We make medicals easy for you, ensuring you can be on the road and earning in no time with little delay. One of the most common types of medical that we administer at our site is an LGV medical.
But what exactly is an LGV medical and how do you know if you need one?
Manchester medicals are here to shed some light in this blog post.
Medicals for Large Goods Vehicles
If you are a driver of a large goods vehicle, then by law you are required to pass a medical examination before you begin working.
LGV medical examinations are to ensure you are safe to be driving on the road and can do so without endangering your own life and the lives of others on the road.
There are two parts to medical examinations, both of which need to be passed in order for a driver to be deemed road worthy.
The First Part of the LGV Medical
the initial stage of the LGV medical process consists of an interview in which the doctor and candidate discuss any pre-existing medical conditions that they are aware of. Any conditions, illnesses or any other aspect of the driver’s health that could interfere with their ability to drive safely has to be disclosed.
If they are not upfront and entirely honest and an accident occurs, they will likely be charged with criminal negligence.
The Second Part of the LGV Medical
The second stage of the LGV medical process consists of an actual physical examination. A doctor at this point will check the patient’s vital signs, vision etc. The examination usually takes no longer than 30 minutes.
At this point, the doctor or attending physician will fill out a DVLA form that will be sent directly to the relevant authorities for review.
If the patient passes both of these stages, then they will be cleared.
Who Can Carry Out the LGV Medical?
When it comes to the LGV medical test, any registered doctor within the UK can carry out the medical examination, there is no formal requirements apart from them being a registered doctor.
Manchester Medicals carry out a wide range of medical examinations. As specialists in medical examinations, our team can put you through the examination process much quicker than a GP or NHS doctor.
If you want to be on the road and earning as soon as possible, we are the right choice for you.
Contact Your LGV Medical Provider Today
If you require an LGV medical, a HGV medical, a pilot medical or any other type of medical examination- contact Manchester Medicals today.
We can provide you with a fast, cost effective medical examination and have you on the road or in the sky in no time.
Contact us today for a free quote about how we can help you.