What Is a TfL Medical?
Transport for London may require drivers to demonstrate that they meet the appropriate medical standards when applying for or renewing certain driver licences.
A TfL medical assessment allows a doctor to review your medical history and assess whether there are any medical conditions that may affect your fitness to drive.
At The Blackheath Clinic, your assessment is carried out by an experienced doctor, who can complete the relevant medical paperwork following the consultation where appropriate.
What Should I Bring to My TfL Medical?
It is important that the doctor has access to accurate information about your medical history.
Please bring:
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The TFL medical form or documentation you need completed.
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Details of any medical conditions you have.
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A list of any regular medications you take.
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Any relevant hospital or specialist letters.
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Information about your medical history, ideally available through your NHS App.
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Alternatively, you can bring a printed medical summary from your NHS GP practice.
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Photo identification where appropriate.
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Your glasses or contact lenses if you normally use them for driving.
Having access to your medical history is particularly important if you have ongoing medical conditions or take regular prescription medication.
If adequate medical information is not available at the appointment, the doctor may occasionally need further information before being able to complete the medical documentation.
TFL Medicals in Blackheath for £75
Our TfL driver medical appointments cost £75.
The consultation includes the medical assessment and completion of the relevant TfL medical documentation where the doctor is satisfied that sufficient information is available.
There are no unnecessary additional consultation charges for straightforward assessments.
Convenient TfL Medical Appointments in South East London
The Blackheath Clinic is based in Blackheath Village, London, making us particularly convenient for drivers living or working across South East London.
If you are searching for a TfL medical near me, our Blackheath clinic offers a convenient local alternative to travelling into Central London.
Can I Use My NHS App as Evidence of My Medical History?
Yes. In many cases, your NHS App is the simplest way of providing the doctor with information about your medical history, including your medications and recorded medical conditions.
We strongly recommend checking before your appointment that you can access your NHS App and that your medical information is visible.
If you cannot access your records through the NHS App, you can ask your NHS GP surgery for a printed summary of your medical history and bring this with you instead.
What Happens During the Medical?
Your doctor will review your medical history and the requirements of the documentation you have been asked to complete.
The assessment will usually include a review of:
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Your current and previous medical conditions.
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Any medication you are taking.
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Any relevant cardiovascular, neurological or other medical history.
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Your general fitness to drive.
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Any additional information required by the relevant TfL documentation.
Further examination or checks will be carried out where required by the form or where clinically appropriate.
Once the assessment has been completed, the doctor can complete and sign the relevant medical documentation where the required medical standards are met.
Do I Need My Full GP Records?
For many straightforward TfL medical assessments, a medical summary or access to your NHS App may provide sufficient information.
However, if you have a significant medical condition, previous surgery, ongoing specialist treatment or a condition that may affect your ability to drive safely, additional medical records or specialist information may sometimes be required.
The doctor will advise you if anything further is needed.
TfL Medicals and Other Driver Medicals
The Blackheath Clinic provides a range of medical assessments for professional and vocational drivers.
Visit our Driver Medicals page to see all of the driver medical services available at The Blackheath Clinic.
