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Cars, collaboration and co-op service
Cars, collaboration and co-op service
It’s been a while since we wrote about our new vehicle registration service and the transformation of our services.
Leading the way on driver safety at DVLA
I’m Emma Melrose and I’ve had the privilege of being Head of Drivers Medical at DVLA since February. And I don’t use the word privilege lightly. It’s an extremely important role, at the heart of ensuring driver safety in Great …
Working with medical charities to make our roads safe
I’m DVLA’s relationship manager for medical charities and I work in our Corporate Services Team. It was set up just over 3 years ago to gain a better understanding of our corporate customers’ needs.
Supporting our working carers at DVLA
Last week I attended a launch event for the Employers for Carers Wales hub. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk about how we’ve been able to secure resources to set up the Carers Network at DVLA. This is a …
What has happened since changes to vehicle tax rates were introduced?
This time last year, DVLA and the motor industry were gearing up for the new tax rules that came into force on 1 April 2017.
Proud to be ODP
Last Friday, I hosted the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) launch event at DVLA’s headquarters in Swansea. It was a great success, with over 120 staff from across Department for Transport (DfT) joining me for the occasion.
Motorcycle traders are invited to see our new RaVe service at the Motorcycle Trade Expo
Come and see our new ‘Register a Vehicle electronically’ (RaVe) service at the Motorcycle Trade Expo from Sunday 14 to Tuesday 16 January 2018.
How DVLA helps to connect people to nature
With the changing of the seasons, our natural environment outside our offices here in Swansea can look particularly striking. So it’s a good time to take stock of what we do in DVLA to look after our local environment and …
Driving and your eyesight: staying safe on the road
If you drive, it goes without saying that you know you need your eyes on the road at all times. What you might not know is that DVLA has minimum eyesight standards that all drivers need to demonstrate so they …
Driving with Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that may affect someone’s ability to drive safely. Dr Wyn Parry, DVLA’s Senior Medical Adviser, tells us more about driving with this condition.
Taxing your vehicle doesn’t have to be taxing...
Did you know it’s UK law that all vehicles must be taxed or declared off-road? If you’ve got one or more of the 39 million vehicles registered in the UK, it’s quicker and easier than ever to keep on top …