Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
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Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
I have had occasion, via an opticians referral, to visit my GP in respect of an eye health problem, ( not a vision problem ).
All is fine but the GP told me that as my vision was unaffected there was no need to inform the DVLA or the police ( as I was a SGC / FAC holder ).
This is the first time I have heard of this, however, I do understand the GP's standpoint.
All is fine but the GP told me that as my vision was unaffected there was no need to inform the DVLA or the police ( as I was a SGC / FAC holder ).
This is the first time I have heard of this, however, I do understand the GP's standpoint.
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
Maybe just include it on your next renewal.
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
I am a tad confused here...
There is nothing wrong, the GP says there is nothing wrong, no need to inform anyone.
So why bring this up at renewal?
There is nothing wrong, the GP says there is nothing wrong, no need to inform anyone.
So why bring this up at renewal?
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
does it impact your abilty to own firearms, or put you at risk when traveling with them? if no, no need to inform anyone
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
It does not affect your ability to own/use firearms, and as the GP knows you have an FAC/SGC he may have been confirming to you that you do not ned to inform the local force and he will not when it comes to renewal.
From the Met Police:
Relevant medical conditions which must be disclosed are:
acute stress reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by a trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder
suicidal thoughts or self harm, or harm to others
depression or anxiety
dementia
mania, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic illness
a personality disorder
a neurological condition: for example, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s diseases, or epilepsy
alcohol or drug abuse
any other mental or physical condition, or combination of conditions, which you think may be relevant
If in doubt, consult your GP or contact the police firearms licensing department.
From the Met Police:
Relevant medical conditions which must be disclosed are:
acute stress reaction or an acute reaction to the stress caused by a trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder
suicidal thoughts or self harm, or harm to others
depression or anxiety
dementia
mania, bipolar disorder, or a psychotic illness
a personality disorder
a neurological condition: for example, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Huntington’s diseases, or epilepsy
alcohol or drug abuse
any other mental or physical condition, or combination of conditions, which you think may be relevant
If in doubt, consult your GP or contact the police firearms licensing department.
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
What would vision have to do with the Police? I don't understand the GP's standpoint at all; can you explain what you mean?
Surely GP involvement when it comes to firearms licensing is solely to report on mental health issues, not to asses whether you might be Olympic material or Paralympic SH-VI Visual Impairment category or otherwise.
Does (s)he need reminding what their duties are in this respect?
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
GP is saying they DON'T have to report it, so I think the GP agrees with yourox wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:13 amWhat would vision have to do with the Police? I don't understand the GP's standpoint at all; can you explain what you mean?
Surely GP involvement when it comes to firearms licensing is solely to report on mental health issues, not to asses whether you might be Olympic material or Paralympic SH-VI Visual Impairment category or otherwise.
Does (s)he need reminding what their duties are in this respect?
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Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
I have 2 medical conditions that are not on the list of reportable illnesses. When I submitted my application I asked the FELU if I should list them and they said "Yes, list everything".Mauserbill wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:36 amHello
WHY is it on the list of reportable illness ????? creating problems just for the sake of it.....
Its better that its there and not a factor than not be there and the FEO thinks you're trying to hide something. As it happened they weren't even mentioned in my interview and certs were issued without any problems.
I took the OP's post to mean that there is a problem with his/her eyes but it does not affect vision, rather than there being no problem at all.
Re: Eye Problems - GP states that I am fine to drive and no need to inform police
I think Pippin is right.
I had an auto-immune disease in 2010. I didn't even think to inform the Police nor to include it on my FAC renewals in 2011 or 2016, nor evidently did my GP who would have done the medical reference. As far as I was concerned it wasn't on the list of reportable conditions.
However for my 2021 renewal I had to use a private company for the medical reference. They noted the condition from my medical records and included it in my reference.
It wasn't a problem, but my FEO gently criticised me for not previously reporting it. He thought it was a 'neurological condition'.
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I had an auto-immune disease in 2010. I didn't even think to inform the Police nor to include it on my FAC renewals in 2011 or 2016, nor evidently did my GP who would have done the medical reference. As far as I was concerned it wasn't on the list of reportable conditions.
However for my 2021 renewal I had to use a private company for the medical reference. They noted the condition from my medical records and included it in my reference.
It wasn't a problem, but my FEO gently criticised me for not previously reporting it. He thought it was a 'neurological condition'.
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