HGV, LGV & PCV Medicals
We do HGV/LGV medical examinations for vans, trucks, horseboxes, etc. PCV medicals are carried out for buses, minibuses and coaches. Some other medical examinations are done such as :-
Insurance company medicals
Private hire / Hackney carriage (taxi) medicals for local authorities
British Sub-Aqua Club & PADI medicals for scuba diving
Racing Driver medicals for motorcar, motorcycle and motorcross.
Drivers 45 years old & those requiring an International licence need an exercise ECG arranged at the local hospital cardiology unit.
What to bring
a) £45*
b) Driving Licence
c) 1 other identification, eg: Passport, bank card, birth certificate
d) Medical Exam Form: D4 for LGV/PCV
(or Taxi medical form, or PADI form as required) You can get this from the DVLA site
e) Contact lenses/glasses must be removed for the eye test - please provide your optician's prescription for the lenses
f) Bring tablets/medicines prescribed by your doctor
g) Clean clothes/socks please
* There is an additional charge of £10 for room hire and secretarial time in Ealing, making a total of £55 at Ealing.
To book an appointment, please call on:
Reading: 0118 934 2774
Please tell us which location you will come to - either Reading or Ealing.
In Reading parking is available for small cars only.
Adequate Spoken English - All persons must speak English to a high level of understanding
The examination is carried out in English. There will be no rebate, and no responsibility taken for any candidate who does not speak sufficient English as judged by the doctor to permit accurate completion of the D4 Form and medical examination. For an interpreter, please see list under Useful Links page.
Please note: If you do not speak English you will be responsible for paying and providing an interpreter.
For interpreters in Reading please call 01635 866 888 or click here