Dr Wyn Parry

Driving with Parkinson’s disease

Posted by: Dr Wyn Parry, Posted on: 6 October 2017 - Categories: Drivers medical

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.

Driving with diabetes: the facts

Posted by: Dr Wyn Parry, Posted on: 14 November 2016 - Categories: Driver licensing, Drivers medical, Features

Given it’s World Diabetes Day today (Monday 14 November), what better time to highlight the potential effects of diabetes mellitus on one aspect of daily life so many people take for granted: driving. Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is …

Helping the medical profession to help us

Posted by: Dr Wyn Parry, Posted on: 28 April 2016 - Categories: Drivers medical

Last month, DVLA launched updated guidance entitled ‘Assessing fitness to drive: a guide for medical professionals’ to help medical professionals assess their patients’ fitness to drive. Why we did it It replaces the previous ‘At a Glance’ guide, and helps …