We provide taxi medicals in Birmingham, covering areas including Solihull, Edgbaston, Harborne, Handsworth, Smethwick, Aston, West Bromwich, and Erdington for quick and efficient assessments. If you require broader medical advice or ongoing support, you can also book an appointment with our private GP in Birmingham. Taxi drivers, like other professional drivers, are required to undergo medical examinations to ensure their fitness to drive and the safety of themselves and others on the road.
The regulations governing these medicals are particularly strict due to the nature of their profession. Here are some situations in which a taxi driver’s medical examination is necessary: - First Group 2 Licence Application. - Renewal of Group 2 Entitlement at Age 45. - Limited Licence Holders Applying for C1/C1/D1 Entitlement. - New Group 2 Provisional Entitlement Application. - Ongoing C1 and D1 Entitlement Renewals at Age 70.
The medical documentation required for your council’s taxi driver includes: - Council’s taxi driver medical form. - Driving licence/passport/photo ID. - Proof of address. - Glasses/contact lenses (if used for driving) and prescription. - Information on medical conditions. - Records of consultations with any medical professionals. - Information on regular medication. - Full medical records or a medical summary as specified by your council.
What's involved in a Taxi Medical in Birmingham?
All professional drivers including hackney carriage, Uber and private hire car drivers need a taxi driver medical that meets their council’s standards. Driver medicals take 30 minutes to cover your medical history review, blood pressure check and eye test. Sometimes further tests are required to meet your council’s criteria.
Book your consultation online with our easy online booking form, or call us directly on 0208 050 0379.
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Confidential same-day GP consultations with no time limits. Discuss your health concerns with a doctor in a private and relaxing space.
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Same-day appointments available. Telephone or video consultations with a GP. Prescriptions, medical certificates, referral letters & sick notes are available.
Located in Edgbaston, one of Birmingham’s most established areas, this clinic offers a calm and professional setting for patients attending in-person appointments. The surrounding neighbourhood is known for its quiet residential streets while still being close to the city centre, making it a convenient location for visitors from across Birmingham.
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