Booking your medical
How booking a D4 medical with PCV Medicals works
From your first enquiry to a completed form takes four steps and one appointment. This page covers each stage, what to bring and what to do once your medical is done.
- Fixed-fee quote sent by email
- Appointment times around your plans
- Completed form before you leave
Get a free quote
A fixed price and available dates, sent by email.
The process
Four steps to a completed D4
Request your quote
Use the form on any page. Tell us which medical you need, your preferred date and anything the doctor should know.
Choose a time
PCV Medicals replies by email with a fixed price and appointment options in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Attend your medical
The doctor tests your eyesight, checks your blood pressure, reviews your history and completes the form.
Send it off
Post the D4 with your D2 application, or submit your council form. The DVLA must receive a D4 within four months.
Requesting your quote
The quote form asks for your name, contact details, the medical you need and your preferred date. It only takes a minute. If you have a renewal deadline, a training start date or a council form that needs completing, add it to the message box. The more PCV Medicals knows at this stage, the more accurate the reply.
There's no need to include detailed medical information in the form. A short note such as "I take insulin" or "I have sleep apnoea" is enough to make sure the doctor allows enough time.
Confirming your appointment
PCV Medicals replies by email with the fixed fee for your medical and the available appointment times. Pick the one that suits you and we'll confirm the booking along with the appointment address in Newcastle upon Tyne. If none of the times work, reply with alternatives and we'll look again.
Choosing the right date
For a DVLA application, book close to when you plan to send it, because the D4 must arrive within four months of the doctor's signature. For a taxi licence, check your council's deadline. If you're starting a training course, aim to have your medical done a few weeks before it begins.
Your appointment on the day
Arrive a few minutes early with your ID and glasses. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.
- Identity check: the doctor confirms who you are and records your details on the form
- Eyesight test: reading a chart with each eye, followed by a field of vision check
- Medical questions: the D4 questionnaire covers conditions that can affect driving
- Examination: blood pressure and any other checks your history calls for
- Paperwork: the doctor completes and signs the form and explains anything to note
Sending your form to the DVLA or council
For a lorry or bus licence, fill in your own sections and declaration on the D4, then post it to the DVLA with form D2. The DVLA must receive the D4 within four months of the doctor's signature. For a taxi licence, submit the completed form to your council in the way it asks. Keep a photo or copy for your own records.
Booking medicals for a group
Bus operators, hauliers, taxi firms and training providers can book several drivers at once. Choose "Operator / fleet booking" in the quote form and include the number of drivers and your timescale. PCV Medicals will propose a per-driver price and appointment slots that fit your training dates or rota. See fleet medicals for more detail.
An extra step for taxi medicals
Taxi and private hire councils don't all use the same form. Before you book a taxi medical, send PCV Medicals your council's form or a link to it. We'll confirm it can be completed, and the doctor will work through any council-specific questions during the same appointment.
What if the doctor finds something?
The doctor records findings honestly, because an accurate form protects you and avoids problems later. If something may lead the DVLA to ask for more information, such as a letter from your specialist, the doctor will explain this at the appointment. Many drivers with treated conditions continue to hold Group 2 licences. The final decision is always made by the DVLA or your council.
Before you come
What to bring to your appointment
Photo ID
Your photocard driving licence is best. A passport is also fine.
Glasses or lenses
Whatever you wear to drive, plus your prescription if you have it.
Medication list
Names and doses of everything you take, including inhalers and injections.
Letters and forms
Recent specialist letters, your D4 if you have one, and your council form for taxi medicals.
FAQs
Questions about the booking process
How long does the appointment take?
Most D4 medicals at PCV Medicals take around 20 to 30 minutes. Allow a little longer if you have a medical condition the doctor needs to go through in detail.
What should I bring?
Photo ID, the glasses or contact lenses you drive in, a list of your medication and any recent specialist letters about relevant conditions. The what to bring guide has the full checklist.
How long is a D4 valid for?
The DVLA must receive your D4 within four months of the date the doctor signs it, so book your medical when you are ready to send your application.
Do I need to bring my D4 form?
If you already have a D4 from the DVLA, bring it. If you don't, let PCV Medicals know when you book and we'll explain how to get one.
Can I rearrange my appointment?
Yes. Email PCV Medicals as early as possible and we'll offer another time. Details are in our terms.
Book your D4 medical in Newcastle
Tell us which medical you need and when. We'll come back with a fixed price and the next available appointments.