A London taxi driver medical is a thorough clinical assessment carried out by GMC‑registered doctors to ensure you meet DVLA Group 2 medical standards for private hire, hackney carriage, and senior transport drivers. The assessment includes visual checks using Snellen charts and peripheral vision tests, blood pressure and cardiovascular examinations to detect circulatory issues, as well as neurological and musculoskeletal screenings to assess reflexes, coordination, and mobility. Respiratory health is evaluated, including lung function tests where needed, while diabetes and medication reviews ensure chronic conditions won’t affect driving safety.

All London taxi medicals comply with DVLA guidelines and local council licensing requirements, providing a fully valid certificate for councils across the city.

Taxi driver medicals are a vital requirement for all professional drivers in London, adhering to DVLA Group 2 standards and safeguarding public safety. At Essential Medicals, our GMC-registered doctors carry out thorough medical assessments that go beyond a standard check-up, identifying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, or vision impairments that could affect the safe operation of private hire and hackney carriage vehicles.

Each medical includes detailed cardiovascular screening, neurological and musculoskeletal evaluations, respiratory checks, and medication reviews, ensuring drivers meet the strict criteria set by London boroughs and other UK licensing authorities. This comprehensive approach reduces risks when transporting children, older adults, and

To complete your taxi medical, it is essential to bring a full copy of your NHS GP medical records. This can be either a printed GP Health record obtained directly from your GP surgery or a downloaded PDF from the NHS App or your patient portal. Simply bringing repeat prescriptions, a list of medications, or medication packaging is not enough, as these do not provide the comprehensive medical information required for the assessment. Having your complete records ensures the doctor can accurately review your medical history, identify any conditions that may affect your fitness to drive, and complete the D4 or taxi medical form correctly. If full records are not available at the time of your appointment, the medical cannot proceed and will need to be rescheduled, potentially delaying your licence or renewal process. Therefore, obtaining and bringing your complete GP records in advance is crucial for a smooth and efficient taxi medical experience.

SEQOHS stands for Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service — the gold standard in the UK for occupational health providers. This prestigious accreditation is overseen by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, and confirms that we meet rigorous standards across six domains:
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✔ Business probity
✔ Information governance
✔ People
✔ Facilities and equipment
✔ Relationships with purchasers
✔ Relationships with workers

By choosing Essential Medicals, a SEQOHS-accredited provider, you gain peace of mind that all our Fit to Work assessments, medical reports, and employee health checks are conducted to the highest standards ensuring legal compliance, safety, and workplace resilience.

We support a wide range of sectors, including:
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✔ Construction and trades
✔ Office-based businesses
✔ Healthcare and social care
✔ Transport and logistics
✔ Local authorities and SMEs

Whether you’re an HR manager, business owner, or site supervisor, we deliver scalable solutions with fast turnaround times from one-off cases to ongoing OH contracts.