How often does a HGV driver need a medical?
A HGV Medical is needed when you first apply. Then, it's needed every 5 years from the age of 45. When you reach 65 years it's annually.
Keep updated with our blog, which will be covering a variety of topics related to driver medicals
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Simply Medicals
- Jul 29
- 4 min
What Does A HGV Medical Include?
Every HGV driver needs a medical. The HGV Medical is split into 2 sections, the eye test and the medical part.
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Simply Medicals
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Walsall Council Taxi Medical Approved Doctor
Walsall Council Taxi Drivers can now request for Simply Medicals to carry out their medicals.
We have been approved to carry out medicals.
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Simply Medicals
- Jul 15
- 2 min
TIA – Is This the End of your Lorry Driver Career?
Simply Medicals explains what a TIA entails for a lorry driver. Also, what the DVLA requirements are.
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Simply Medicals
- Jul 8
- 2 min
How Much Does a ADR Lorry Driver Make?
ADR drivers are among the highest paid type of lorry drivers. These lorry drivers transport dangerous goods.
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Simply Medicals
- Jul 1
- 3 min
ADR training | Everything you need to know
ADR training, what is it, what does it involve and what you can drive. Simply Medicals simplifies dangerous goods carriage training.
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Simply Medicals
- Jun 24
- 3 min
5 Easy Steps to Becoming a Solihul Taxi Driver
Solihul Taxi badge application process simplified with all the links needed for the application. Simply Medicals always here to help.
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Simply Medicals
- Jun 17
- 2 min
Wolverhampton Private Hire Vehicle Requirements Simplified
Wolverhampton Taxi drivers will need a vehicle licence. Here are all the requirements simplified for you in one place. Simply Medicals.
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Simply Medicals
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Everything you need to know about the Wolverhampton Taxi Licence Test
Planning on becoming a Wolverhampton taxi driver? If so, then you’ll first need to undertake a one-day training and assessment course....
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Simply Medicals
- May 27
- 3 min
When a Lorry Driver Has a Heart Attack
Had a heart attack and want to apply to be a lorry driver? Or Maybe you are worried about your career when you had a heart attack.
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Simply Medicals
- May 20
- 3 min
4 Easy steps to getting your Bus Licence
Ever wondered how to get a bus licence? Here is Simply Medicals 4 easy steps to getting your Bus Licence.
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Simply Medicals
- May 13
- 2 min
Paramedic Salary; How Much Do Paramedics Earn?
What is the paramedic salary? The salary can range from £26,000 to £70,000 per anum.
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Simply Medicals
- May 6
- 2 min
Blood pressure part of the HGV Medical - How to pass!
Blood pressure is the one of the most common reasons why people fail the HGV Medical. This is how to best prepare for the HGV Medical.
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Simply Medicals
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Regulations Regarding Drivers’ Hours in the UK
HGV Drivers' hours explained. There are 3 main laws when it comes to UK HGV drivers hours.
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Simply Medicals
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome and Lorry Driving
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome causes excessive sleepiness during the day. This can be dangerous for lorry drivers.
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Simply Medicals
- Apr 15
- 2 min
Everything you need to know about the Tachograph
Tachograph machines are used to record how long you are working for. The government has strict rules.
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Simply Medicals
- Apr 8
- 2 min
The D4 Medical form
Download the D4 medical form today. Simply Medicals will provide the D4 and D2 form to all of our customers. Book your D4 Medical with us.
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Simply Medicals
- Apr 1
- 3 min
How to become a Paramedic | Student Paramedic Recruitment Process
Student paramedic application process made simple! It starts with your application for the C1 provisional licence.
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Simply Medicals
- Mar 25
- 2 min
Download The Solihull Council Taxi Medical Form
Solihull Council Taxi Medical Form download. Book your taxi medical with a council approved GMC registered GP. Eye Test included. Book now!
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Simply Medicals
- Mar 11
- 2 min
The Wolverhampton Taxi Medical Form
Every Wolverhampton Taxi must have a valid Wolverhampton Taxi medical form. Download the medical form here.
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