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Taxi / Private Hire Medical
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Taxi medical requirements vary between licensing authorities. Some councils require a recent medical summary, while others require full medical records or the appointment to be completed by your registered GP. Please check your council and bring the correct documents to your appointment.
Council requirements vary. Please check what documents your licensing authority needs before booking your taxi medical.
- Your council medical form
- Medical summary or full records, where required
- Photo ID and medication details
- Glasses or contact lenses, if worn
Your Taxi Medical for £53
A straightforward taxi and private-hire medical completed by a GMC-registered doctor, with your eyesight assessment included.
- Taxi medical assessment
- Eye test included
- Blood-pressure check
- BMI assessment
- General physical assessment
- Council form completion
Your Taxi Medical in 3 Simple Steps
Check your council requirements, choose your clinic and attend your appointment with the correct documents.
Check Your Council
Use our council checker to confirm whether we cover your licensing authority and whether you need a medical summary, full records or your registered GP.
Choose a Clinic & Book
Select a convenient appointment at one of our 40+ UK clinic locations and book online in just a few minutes.
Attend Your Appointment
Bring your council form, records and photo ID. A GMC-registered doctor will complete your assessment and eyesight check.
Check your council, book a clinic and attend with the correct documents.
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Check Your Council
Confirm whether we cover your authority and whether you need a medical summary, full records or your registered GP.
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Choose a Clinic & Book
Select an appointment at one of our 40+ UK clinic locations.
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Attend Your Appointment
Bring your form, records and photo ID for your medical and eyesight check.
Enter your postcode or town below to find your nearest Motor Medicals clinic. You can also use your current location.
Book your taxi medical online or speak to our team if you need help choosing the right location.
What to Bring to Your Taxi Medical
Bringing the correct documents helps your appointment run smoothly and allows the doctor to complete your council medical form.
Photo ID
Bring a valid driving licence, passport or another accepted form of photographic identification.
Council Medical Form
Download and bring the correct medical form issued by your licensing authority.
Medical Records
Bring a medical summary or full records where required by your council.
Glasses or Lenses
Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you use them for driving or everyday vision.
Medication Details
Bring a current prescription or a list of any medication you regularly take.
Your council may have additional requirements. Use the council checker before booking to confirm whether a medical summary, full records or an appointment with your registered GP is required.
Bring the correct documents so your taxi medical can be completed smoothly.
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Photo ID
Bring your driving licence, passport or another accepted photo ID.
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Council Medical Form
Bring the correct form issued by your licensing authority.
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Medical Records
Bring a medical summary or full records where required.
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Glasses or Contact Lenses
Bring them if you use them for driving or everyday vision.
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Medication Details
Bring a prescription or list of your current medication.
Requirements vary by council. Check whether you need a summary, full records or your registered GP.
Some councils require a recent medical summary or full records before your taxi medical can be completed. Use one of the options below.
- Contact your GP surgery by phone, email or through its online portal.
- Ask for the type of records required by your licensing council.
- Check that the records are recent enough for your council.
- Bring a printed or digital copy to your appointment.
- Sign in to the NHS App and complete identity verification.
- Open your GP health record and check what information is visible.
- Ask your GP surgery for full access if the required details are missing.
- Confirm your council accepts NHS App records before relying on them.
Requirements vary between councils. Use the council checker before booking to confirm whether you need a medical summary, full records or an appointment with your registered GP.
Find answers about taxi driver medicals, private hire medical requirements, council forms, medical records, eyesight tests and booking a taxi medical near you.
What is a taxi medical?
A taxi medical is a health assessment required by many local licensing authorities before someone can obtain or renew a taxi, hackney carriage or private hire driver licence.
During a taxi driver medical, the doctor reviews your medical history, checks your blood pressure, eyesight and general health, and completes the medical form supplied by your council. Taxi medical requirements vary between councils, so drivers should check their local authority’s rules before booking.
How much does a taxi medical cost?
Our taxi and private hire medical appointments cost £53, with the eyesight test included. The appointment price covers the medical assessment and completion of the relevant council taxi medical form, provided you bring the correct documents and records.
Some councils may require additional medical records from your GP, and your GP surgery may charge separately for preparing those records.
What happens during a taxi driver medical?
A taxi driver medical normally includes a review of your medical history, current medication and any health conditions that may affect safe driving. The doctor may also carry out:
- A blood-pressure check
- An eyesight test
- A height, weight and BMI assessment
- A general physical health assessment
- Completion of your council medical form
The exact assessment depends on the medical standards used by your local taxi licensing authority.
Do I need medical records for my taxi medical?
Some councils require a recent medical summary, while others require full medical records. A small number of licensing authorities may require the taxi medical to be completed by your own registered GP.
Use the council checker before booking to confirm which taxi medical records you need. Arriving without the correct records may mean the doctor cannot complete your private hire or taxi medical form.
Can I use the NHS App for my taxi medical?
Some councils accept medical information displayed through the NHS App, but others require a printed medical summary or full records directly from your GP surgery.
Before relying on the NHS App for a taxi medical, check that your council accepts it and make sure the required medical history is visible. Basic NHS App access may not show enough information for every council taxi medical assessment.
Where can I get my council taxi medical form?
Your taxi medical form is normally available from your local council’s licensing website. You should download the correct form for your taxi, private hire or hackney carriage licence and bring it to your appointment.
You can also visit our taxi medical forms page to find commonly requested council medical forms.
What should I bring to my taxi medical appointment?
To help your taxi medical appointment run smoothly, bring:
- Valid photo identification
- Your council taxi medical form
- Your medical summary or full records, if required
- Your glasses or contact lenses, if worn
- A list of your current medication
Check your council requirements before attending because the documents required for a private hire medical can differ between licensing authorities.
Is an eyesight test included in the taxi medical?
Yes. An eyesight test is included in our taxi medical appointment price. The doctor will check whether your vision meets the relevant driving standard and record the result on your council taxi medical form.
Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you use them for driving. Some council forms may also request information from an optician, depending on your eyesight history or the wording of the form.
How long does a taxi medical take?
A straightforward taxi medical appointment is usually completed during one clinic visit. The time required can vary depending on your medical history, the council form and whether the doctor needs to review detailed medical records.
Bringing your completed council form, photo ID and the correct medical records helps avoid delays.
Can any doctor complete a taxi medical?
This depends on the licensing authority. Many councils allow a GMC-registered doctor to complete the taxi medical, while some insist that the form is completed by your own GP or by a doctor with access to specific medical records.
Check your council’s taxi medical requirements before booking to make sure the appointment will be accepted.
What if I have high blood pressure, diabetes or another medical condition?
Having a medical condition does not automatically mean you will fail a taxi medical. The doctor will consider the condition, your treatment, how well it is controlled and whether it may affect your ability to drive safely.
Bring accurate medical records and a current medication list. In some cases, further information from your GP or specialist may be needed before the council taxi medical form can be completed.
Can I book a taxi medical near me?
Motor Medicals provides taxi medical appointments at 40+ UK clinic locations. Use the clinic locator to search by postcode, town or current location and find a convenient taxi medical clinic near you.
Once you have checked your council requirements, you can book a taxi or private hire medical online at your preferred clinic.
Will I receive my completed taxi medical form on the day?
Where the doctor has all the required information and there are no outstanding medical concerns, the council taxi medical form can usually be completed during the appointment.
Completion may be delayed if records are missing, additional medical evidence is required or your council has specific requirements that cannot be confirmed during the appointment.
What happens if my council is not listed?
If your licensing authority is not shown in the council checker, speak to our team before booking. We can review the council taxi medical form and advise whether one of our GMC-registered doctors can complete it.
Some councils require the medical to be carried out by your registered GP, so it is important to confirm this before making an appointment.
Check your council requirements first, then book your taxi or private hire medical at one of our UK clinics.
Search Your Council
To find specific council requirements, enter the council name into the search bar, or locate on the list below:
Accepted by the following councils
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Amber Valley Council as of 2024.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We can accept the NHS app
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
You must bring the following information to your appointment:
– ID (Driving License or passport)
– Proof of address (Utility bill or bank statement)
– List of any medication you take
– Glasses or contact lenses
– Any relevant hospital letters
-Medical Summary/ NHS app
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Ashfield Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Your medical records are required to complete a medical for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Blackpool Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Your medical records are required to complete a medical for Bradford Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Full Medical Records are required to complete a medical for Bury Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have your full medical records.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Cheshire West and Chester Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Coventry City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Dudley Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Fylde Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for High Peak Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Hull City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Kirklees Council as of 2024.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We can accept the NHS app
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
You must bring the following information to your appointment:
– ID (Driving License or passport)
– Proof of address (Utility bill or bank statement)
– List of any medication you take
– Glasses or contact lenses
– Any relevant hospital letters
-Medical Summary/ NHS app
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Knowsley Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We may be able to accept the NHS app
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Leeds City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Liverpool City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Manchester City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Nuneaton & Bedworth Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Oadby & Wigston Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Oldham City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Full Medical Records are required to complete a medical for Preston City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months.
Please do not make a booking unless you have your medical records.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Rochdale City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
We are no longer able to complete medicals for Rotherham Council. In the exceptional circumstance you are unable your complete your medical with your GP, and the council approve, we can book you in with our doctors. In that instance, you must bring your medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Salford City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Your medical records are required to complete a taxi medical for Sandwell City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
You must bring the medical form provided by the council to your appt. You can not print this. We do not have copies in clinic.
Also, a medical summary is required to complete a medical for Sefton Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Sheffield Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Shropshire Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Solihull Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Full Medical records are required to complete a medical for South Ribble Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have full access to your medical records
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for St Helens Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Your medical records are required to complete a medical for Stockport City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Stoke-on-Trent Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Tameside Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
You will need to provide the following email to Telford Council for your forms to be sent to us- info@motormedicals.com
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Telford & Wrekin Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Full Medical Records are required to complete a medical for TFL PCO
Taxi Councill.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We can not accept the NHS app
Please do not make a booking unless you have your full medical records.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
You must bring the following information to your appointment:
– ID (Driving License or passport)
– Proof of address (Utility bill or bank statement)
– List of any medication you take
– Glasses or contact lenses
– Any relevant hospital letters
-Full Medical Records
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Your medical records are required to complete a medical for Trafford City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Your medical records are required to complete a medical for Wakefield City Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Warrington Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
A medical summary is required to complete a medical for Wigan Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have a medical summary.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Full Medical Records are required to complete a medical for Wirral Council.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 3 months. We do not accept the NHS app.
Please do not make a booking unless you have access to your medical records.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Full Medical Records are required to complete a medical for Wolverhampton Council as of 2024.
This can be obtained from your GP surgery. It must be dated within the last 4 weeks.
Please do not make a booking unless you have this.
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
You must bring the following information to your appointment:
– ID (Driving License or passport)
– Proof of address (Utility bill or bank statement)
– List of any medication you take
– Glasses or contact lenses
– Any relevant hospital letters
-Medical Records
Please call us on 0161 241 9622 for more information or visit the link below
Is your council not listed above?
Motor Medicals still may be able to complete your medical. Please give us a call to see if we can help on 0161 241 9622