Hello,

I'm about to re new my car insurance & am in a dilemma whether I need to advise the DVLA & my insurance company of having RA? Even though it doesn't effect my driving, just thought I'd ask for advice

Louise.

I suggest you ask your GP if RA is a DVLA reportable condition. They should know? It was my GP that told me I had to not drive for 4 weeks following a suspected TIA.

The DVLA website lists anything notifiable. I recently had a brain haemorrhage (which is notifiable) the form I had to complete had a question about any drugs I am taking, so needed to explain I was taking the drugs listed for RA. I was a bit worried I should've told them previously because of this. I know the only person they contacted was my neurologist & no mention was made of my RA in any of the correspondence. I have also never told my car insurance company.

No increase in premiums - excellent. Insurance companies normally look for any excuse to load your premium. I had a bizarre conversation with one insurer a few years ago when I fitted winter tyres. They suggested that since they were not 'original equipment' there should be a loading. Eventually I spoke to a supervisor who saw sense and realised that winter tyres in winter REDUCE the risk of a accident!

Hi Louise. I'm a newly diagnosed R A sufferer and asked my doctor about DVLA and insurance company and he said it was not necessary but to be on the safe side I phoned my Insurance Co. and they also said it was not necessary. I then had a form from DVLA to renew my driving licence and questions relating to illnesses did not include R A. I hope this helps you.