BBCNEWS BBC News August 23, 2021 09:47:00
More than 200,000 people in the uk are waiting for medical assessments so that they can renew their driving licences. that's according to doctors' union, the bma. they say health issues could be missed or played down as drivers try to avoid the wait at their gp and turn to other medical practitioners, who don't have their full medical records. they're warning that road safety could be at risk and are calling for a "safety—first" approach from the government. the dvla say they're bringing in extra staff to help process applications. dr peter holden, from the bma, explains why they're so conce...