What did the old DVLA guidance say? It clarifies that people living with HIV only need to share their status if they develop a health condition that affects their driving, which will never be the case for most people living with HIV. The language used in the DVLA guidance for medical professionals has also been updated to reflect the most current understandings of HIV. Dr Kate Nambiar, Medical Director of Terrence Higgins Trust, added: “We are determined to remove the unnecessary barriers affecting people living with HIV, which are hangovers from when living with HIV was very different. These changes send a clear message that HIV has changed and policies and procedures need to reflect the reality of HIV today.”

Source: The Times January 16, 2024 11:51 UTC