Driving

You should check with your doctor.

If you find that you are not allowed to continue driving, the time that you have off driving is dependant on a few factors. These are the type of tumour you have and its position, whether you have seizures and if you have had surgery.

Your doctor has information from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and will be able to advise you.

You should notify the DVLA Adviser, Drivers Medical Unit SA99 'ITU. VLA by writing to the Medical Unit, Longview Road, Swansea. Many people find this difficult to come to terms with and it may mean changing some of your daily routines.

Driving and Epilepsy

The law on the validity of your driving licence if you are affected by epilepsy and/or brain tumours depends on the type and grade of tumour. The period of time that you will not be able to drive can be as low as one year or up to four years, if you remain Seizure-free. Your medical team should have up-to-date information from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You should notify the DVLA about your condition by writing to the Medical Unit, Longview Road, Swansea, SA99 1TU. For more information, they offer a website http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers.aspx or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also notify the DVLA of a medical condition by telephone. Please remember to quote your full name, date of birth and or driver number (if known). You must also give details of your specific medical condition in order that you can be sent the appropriate medical questionnaire Tel: 0870 600 0301