tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2019-02-14T23:30:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guidelines-will-make-testing-requirements-simpler-for-drivers-with-insulin-treated-diabetes 2019-02-14T23:30:00+00:00 New guidelines will make testing requirements simpler for drivers with insulin treated diabetes Drivers who treat their diabetes with insulin will have greater choice in how they test their glucose levels under new guidelines published today by the DVLA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorists-warned-about-dangers-of-untreated-obstructive-sleep-apnoea-syndrome 2013-10-18T13:32:00+01:00 Motorists warned about dangers of untreated obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) affects 5% of the population, but is often undiagnosed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorists-reminded-of-when-they-should-tell-dvla-if-they-have-diabetes 2013-06-24T07:00:00+01:00 Motorists reminded of when they should tell DVLA if they have diabetes DVLA reminds motorists of the driver licensing requirements if they have diabetes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-on-minimum-medical-standards-for-drivers-on-eyesight-and-epilepsy 2013-03-06T00:00:00+00:00 New rules on minimum medical standards for drivers on eyesight and epilepsy Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond announces revised minimum driving licence standards for eyesight and epilepsy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/safer-drivers-safer-roads 2013-02-07T00:00:00+00:00 Safer drivers, safer roads New rules announced that allow the police to take immediate action against motorists who fail roadside eye tests. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvla-response-to-the-consultation-on-driver-medical-standards-on-eyesight-and-epilepsy 2012-05-30T00:00:00+01:00 DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight and epilepsy DVLA publishes response to consultation proposals to amend the minimum medical standards for eyesight and epilepsy related to driving. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-on-diabetes-for-bus-and-lorry-drivers 2011-11-15T00:00:00+00:00 New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers New law introduced that allows people with insulin diabetes to drive buses and lorries. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/drivers-medical-standards 2011-02-03T00:00:00+00:00 Drivers' medical standards Announcement of a consultation on proposals for changes to the driver medical standards. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-amendments-to-driver-medical-standards-on-eyesight-epilepsy-and-diabetes 2011-02-03T00:00:00+00:00 Consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announces consultation on amendments to driver medical standards on eyesight, epilepsy and diabetes.