📁 How to Request Your Medical Records for Your Taxi Medical
When attending your taxi medical appointment, it’s important to bring the right documents—including a copy of your medical records. At Motor Medicals, many councils require you to provide these records so our GMC-registered doctors can complete your medical form accurately.
📝 Why Do I Need My Medical Records?
Your full records or NHS app help the doctor assess whether you meet the DVLA Group 2 medical standards. These records provide a clear picture of any:
Ongoing medical conditions
Medications
Mental health history
Surgical procedures
Relevant hospital letters
Some councils will reject your medical form if it’s completed without the correct medical background. That’s why we always recommend requesting your records before your appointment.
💡 How to Request Your Records
You have a legal right to request a copy of your medical records from your GP surgery. It’s quick, free, and can be requested in several ways:
✅ Use Our Template Letter
To make things easier, we’ve created a simple template letter you can give to your GP surgery. You can:
Download it and hand it in to reception
Email it to your GP practice
Or use it as a guide when requesting records via the NHS App
🔍 What Type of Records Do I Need?
Most councils accept either of the following:
Full Medical Records (sufficient for many councils)
NHS APP (valid for some councils)
We recommend Full Records unless your council or GP advises otherwise.
📬 How Will I Receive My Records?
Depending on your GP practice, you may receive your records:
As a printed copy
As a PDF via email
Or via the NHS App (if you have full access enabled)
Just make sure you bring them to your appointment—either printed out or accessible on your phone.
⏰ How Long Does It Take?
Practices usually provide your records within 7–14 days, so don’t leave it until the last minute. We recommend requesting your records as soon as you book your taxi medical with us.
Book Your Taxi Medical with MotorMedicals
We offer taxi driver medicals for over 100 UK councils, with flexible appointments and experienced doctors. Our medicals are:
Just £53
Carried out by GMC-registered doctors
Accepted by councils across the UK
📍 Clinics in Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Luton, London & more
📞 Call us on 0161 241 9622
🌐 Or book online at motormedicals.com
