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Areas we cover
D4 driver medicals across the North East
PCV Medicals carries out D4 medicals for bus, coach, lorry and taxi drivers from across Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. Every appointment takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is well connected by Metro, rail and the region's main roads.
- One appointment for the eyesight test, examination and form
- Taxi medical forms checked before you book
- Group bookings for operators across the region
Get a free quote
A fixed price and available dates, sent by email.
Our service
Driver medicals for the whole North East
PCV Medicals carries out D4, PCV, HGV, taxi and renewal medicals for drivers from Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, County Durham and Northumberland. Every appointment takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What we do
We complete the DVLA D4 or your local council's medical form, eyesight section included, for bus, coach, lorry and taxi drivers from across the region.
How the service works
Request a quote with your town and preferred date, choose an appointment from our reply and travel into Newcastle by Metro, rail or road. The doctor completes your form at one visit.
What you can expect
- One location, easy to reach
- A 20 to 30 minute appointment
- A fixed fee agreed in advance
- Taxi forms checked before you book
Choose your area
Driver medicals by area
Each area page covers the medicals drivers there book most often, the best routes to the appointment and the council that licenses local taxi drivers.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Where every appointment takes place. PCV, HGV and taxi medicals for drivers from Walker to Westerhope and Gosforth to Benwell.
Newcastle medicals
Gateshead
A short Metro ride or drive over the Tyne. Popular with Team Valley lorry drivers and Gateshead Council taxi licence holders.
Gateshead medicals
Photo: Sandra, CC BY 2.0Sunderland
Direct on the Metro green line or via the A19 and A1231, for Wearside bus, manufacturing and logistics drivers.
Sunderland medicals
North Tyneside
North Shields, Wallsend, Whitley Bay and Killingworth, linked to the city by the Coast Road and the Metro coast loop.
North Tyneside medicals
Photo: Dave Barber, CC BY-SA 3.0South Tyneside
South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn, with port and riverside drivers a direct Metro ride from the appointment.
South Tyneside medicals
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Durham, Chester-le-Street, Stanley and Consett, around 15 minutes from Newcastle by train or a short run up the A1(M).
County Durham medicals
Photo: Sean Arble, CC BY 2.0Northumberland
Cramlington, Blyth, Ashington, Morpeth and Hexham, for rural bus, coach and haulage drivers covering long distances.
Northumberland medicalsWhy appointments are held in Newcastle upon Tyne
PCV Medicals holds all of its appointments in Newcastle upon Tyne. The city sits at the centre of the region's transport network, so a driver from Sunderland, South Shields, Durham, Cramlington or Hexham can usually reach it on a single Metro line, a direct train or one of the main roads into the city. The exact address is confirmed in your booking email.
Having one location also keeps the service consistent. The examination, the Group 2 standard and the fixed-fee quote are the same whichever town you travel from.
Medicals available to drivers in every area
Drivers from each of the areas above can book any of the medicals PCV Medicals offers:
- D4 medicals for any Group 2 lorry or bus category
- PCV medicals for bus, coach and minibus drivers (D, D1, DE, D1E)
- HGV medicals for lorry and LGV drivers (C, C1, CE, C1E)
- D4 renewals at 45, every five years to 65, every year from 65 and for C1 or D1 at 70
- Taxi and private hire medicals to the Group 2 standard
- Operator and fleet medicals for groups of drivers
Taxi medicals and local licensing councils
Taxi and private hire drivers are licensed by the council for the area they work in, not by the DVLA. Most councils in the North East assess drivers against the DVLA Group 2 medical standard, but some ask for the D4 while others use a form of their own. Send your council's form with your quote request and PCV Medicals will confirm it can complete it before you book.
| Area | Taxi licensing council | Main routes to Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle City Council | Metro, A167, A1058, A1 |
| Gateshead | Gateshead Council | Metro, Tyne bridges, A1, A167 |
| Sunderland | Sunderland City Council | Metro green line, A19, A1231, A184 |
| North Tyneside | North Tyneside Council | Metro yellow line, A1058 Coast Road, A19 |
| South Tyneside | South Tyneside Council | Metro, A194, A19, Tyne Tunnel |
| County Durham | Durham County Council | Rail, A1(M), A167, A693 |
| Northumberland | Northumberland County Council | A189 Spine Road, A19, A1, A69, Tyne Valley line |
Booking a medical from outside Newcastle
The process is the same wherever you live. Enter your town in the quote form so the reply can take the journey into account, and mention your shift pattern if you work early or late turns.
Request a quote
Tell PCV Medicals which medical you need, where you are travelling from and the dates that suit you.
Choose an appointment
Your reply includes a fixed fee and the available appointment times in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Attend your medical
Bring photo ID, your glasses or lenses and a list of any medication. The doctor completes the form with you.
Send the form
Post your D4 to the DVLA with form D2, or your council form to the licensing office, within the required time.
FAQs
Questions about travelling for your medical
Where are PCV Medicals appointments held?
All appointments take place in Newcastle upon Tyne. The exact address is confirmed in your booking email along with the date and time you choose.
My town isn't listed. Can I still book?
Yes. Drivers from anywhere can book an appointment in Newcastle upon Tyne. Enter your town in the quote form and choose a date that gives you time to travel.
How much does a D4 medical cost?
PCV Medicals charges a fixed fee, confirmed in writing in your quote before you book. It covers the examination, the Group 2 eyesight test and the completed form. The pricing page explains what is included.
Do I need to go to my own GP for a D4?
No. Any GMC-registered doctor can complete a D4 for the DVLA, so drivers from any of these areas can book an independent appointment with PCV Medicals instead.
Can an operator book drivers who live in different areas?
Yes. Choose the operator or fleet booking option in the quote form, say how many drivers need a medical and give a rough idea of when they are available.
Book your D4 medical in Newcastle
Tell PCV Medicals which medical you need and where you are travelling from. Your quote will include a fixed fee and the next available appointments.