Does anyone drive with schizophrenia?

Dave1993

i would like to get my license back i handed it in a few years ago cause i was physically unable to drive but i feel like could now i would not be doing long distance driving and probably only to the shops anyone have experience with this would they even give my my license back?

SwiftFox

Just found this Dave. Looks like you can, as long as you inform DVLA

https://www.gov.uk/schizophrenia-and-driving

birdwatcher

My friend has schizophrenia. I know he can't drive due to the meds he's on. Can't remember what they're called. Zo something?

Littlefatfriend

As you handed it in voluntarily it looks to me that at most you might need your GP to approve you as medically fit. I think handing it in was likely a good idea.

That's where I'd start, by asking your GP if they'd do that. They'll know all about any potential drugs issues and alternative drugs may be available.

Then it's pretty much just a D1 or M1 form from the DVLA.

I'm certainly not an expert, this is just advice.

Good luck

😺

Chris75_

When I lost my licence, I had to do a driving assessment before getting back a restricted car licence (3 years automatic).

Dave1993

thanks for the info everyone

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1104186#Comment_1104186

what is a driving assessment? a driving test again?

Chris75_

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1104212#Comment_1104212

I went to the local testing centre, and went for a drive with a driving assessor from the DSA. It was more informal than a driving test, but he still marked things down, and gave me a pass paper at the end.

Dave1993

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1104241#Comment_1104241

hi sorry to bother you again was ur GP enough to get your license back or did you have to get evidence from a psychatrist? i no longer have a psychatrist have not for years

Chris75_

My GP ( whoever they are, never met them) had nothing to do with it. My assessment was conducted by a DSA assessor, then the restricted licence was granted by the DVLA. ( 3 years, restricted to automatic).