Blog Inside DVLA

For Road Safety Week, Dr Cathy Armstrong, Deputy Senior DVLA Doctor, talks about the importance of meeting the minimum eyesight standard for driving.

Dr Nick Jenkins, Senior DVLA Doctor, seeks the views of medical professionals in a consultation to change the law and allow healthcare professionals, other than doctors, to fill in DVLA medical questionnaires.

This year is the fifth anniversary of Unity, one of DVLA’s Staff Network Groups. Co-chairs Rebecca and Robia share some of their highlights from the past 5 years.

Although 2025 may seem like a long way off, we’ve already started getting DVLA ready to exit one of our most complex contracts when it expires in just under 4 years’ time. It is the agency’s largest contract and on its expiry in 2025 will have run for a period of 20 years. Julia Ashford, FM Futures Programme Lead, tells us more.

Head of Product Development, Gary Young, reflects on the first Business Analysis Development Programme and shares what new recruits can look forward to as the second programme launches.

Julie Riseley, our vehicle registration service designer, tells us why more vehicle keepers are using the online service and provides an easy step by step guide to share with friends and family.

Hugh Evans, Corporate Services Manager, explains how we work with industry and medical charities to improve our services.

To use our public roads safely, you must make sure your medical condition won't affect your ability to drive. Dr Nick Jenkins, DVLA’s Senior Doctor, explains how the work we do contributes to the safety of all road users.

If you’ve ever wondered about a career in DVLA, now is the time to consider an apprenticeship. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain more qualifications or get new skills whilst in employment. Nicole Powell tells us more.