TerryH
Member
Hello everyone.
I'm new to the forum and have signed up to ask a specific question.
If I have a disability, namely epilepsy, but my epilepsy doesn't cause (and hasn't ever caused) the types of seizures where I blackout, lose awareness or functioning, then would I still likely be precluded from joining as a driver?
I've had my diagnosis for 15 years now, and I'm aged 40. My seizures are simple-partial seizures (confined to one area of the brain) and don't interfere with my brain functioning, physical functioning, thoughts or actions. I could experience a seizure whilst driving on the motorway for instance and it wouldn't cause any issue whatsoever.
I'm declared fit to drive, and always have been.
I'm interested in people's thoughts on this, please.
The RSSB says:
You must have no history of blackouts, epilepsy (since the age of five), sudden loss of balance, co-ordination or any significant limitation of mobility etc. You will be subject to diabetes (urine), Electroencardiogram (heart) and blood pressure tests. Insulin dependent diabetics will not be considered.
I have none of the above, other than epilepsy.. And not the 'stereotypical' kind that people often think about (tonic-clonic seizures resulting into loss of awareness).
Are cases looked at on an individual basis, or would I be wasting my time by submitting an application?
Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
Terry.
I'm new to the forum and have signed up to ask a specific question.
If I have a disability, namely epilepsy, but my epilepsy doesn't cause (and hasn't ever caused) the types of seizures where I blackout, lose awareness or functioning, then would I still likely be precluded from joining as a driver?
I've had my diagnosis for 15 years now, and I'm aged 40. My seizures are simple-partial seizures (confined to one area of the brain) and don't interfere with my brain functioning, physical functioning, thoughts or actions. I could experience a seizure whilst driving on the motorway for instance and it wouldn't cause any issue whatsoever.
I'm declared fit to drive, and always have been.
I'm interested in people's thoughts on this, please.
The RSSB says:
You must have no history of blackouts, epilepsy (since the age of five), sudden loss of balance, co-ordination or any significant limitation of mobility etc. You will be subject to diabetes (urine), Electroencardiogram (heart) and blood pressure tests. Insulin dependent diabetics will not be considered.
I have none of the above, other than epilepsy.. And not the 'stereotypical' kind that people often think about (tonic-clonic seizures resulting into loss of awareness).
Are cases looked at on an individual basis, or would I be wasting my time by submitting an application?
Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
Terry.