Healthcare built around professional drivers
Driving is demanding. Looking after your health should not be.
Year round healthcare support for professional drivers and their eligible dependants, plus one Annual Driver Benefit chosen by you.
Professional driving can put real pressure on your health
These figures come from UK driver research and UK official sources.
Prehypertension
51.4% of HGV drivers in a UK study had blood pressure in the study category for prehypertension, in addition to drivers with hypertension.
Diabetes or prediabetes
43% of drivers in an earlier UK HGV study had type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Elevated LDL cholesterol
83.6% of HGV drivers in a UK study had LDL cholesterol above the clinical threshold used by the researchers.
Work affected physical health
54% of current HGV drivers in the Oxford Trucking Lives survey said their work had a negative impact on their physical health.
Group 2 licences medically revoked
DVLA data reported by Fleet News shows that 95,131 lorry or bus drivers had their licences revoked on medical grounds over the decade covered by the Freedom of Information request.
Stress, depression or anxiety
28% of work related ill health cases in the UK Transportation and storage sector were stress, depression or anxiety.
Loughborough University, Ruettger et al., 2022
UK HGV driver research across 25 depots examining physical activity, sedentary time and cardiometabolic health.
View original source ↗Earlier UK HGV study, 159 drivers
The supplied research sheet reports that 43% of drivers had type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
View source ↗University of Oxford, Trucking Lives survey, 2024
Survey research involving approximately 1,756 current HGV drivers, including findings on the impact of work on physical health.
View original source ↗DVLA medical revocation data
Fleet News reported data obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA. The figures show that 95,131 lorry or bus drivers had their licences medically revoked over the decade covered by the request.
View source ↗Health and Safety Executive
Official UK Transportation and storage sector statistics, including work related ill health and stress, depression or anxiety.
View original source ↗Your health can affect more than how you feel
For professional drivers, health can also affect work, licensing and time away from the road.
Proud to be part of the RHA Wellbeing Recognition Scheme
Driving Health is proud to be part of the RHA Wellbeing Recognition Scheme, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of professional drivers.
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Professional driver health matters
The Government Men's Health Strategy for England identifies HGV and other professional drivers for increased promotion of NHS Health Checks, with a focus on cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Your health should not wait until your next driver medical.
Join Driving HealthHealthcare that works around you
One membership gives you access to a range of healthcare support throughout the year.
Virtual GP
Unlimited GP appointments by phone or video, available seven days a week.
Mental health support
Confidential support with access to professional counselling.
Physiotherapy
Video consultations with qualified physiotherapists.
Dietitian support
Personalised nutrition support with qualified dietitians.
Eligible dependants included
Your eligible dependants can access the included digital healthcare services at no additional membership charge.
Healthcare for you, your family and your driving career.
Healthcare & Support for you & your family
GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, dietitian support and wellbeing services for you and your eligible family members - giving your household access to year round healthcare support as part of one membership.
Stay ahead of your next medical
Complete your annual Medical Overview Tracker (MOT) to check the health areas most relevant to professional driving and highlight anything you may want to discuss with a healthcare professional.
One benefit per membership year.
Choose an eligible Driver Health Benefit: Free blood pressure monitor, Up to £55 towards your qualifying driver medical or Free eye test and discount on glasses. Plus full access to a growing range of exclusive discounts and offers from selected Driving Health partners.
Your health is more than a medical
A driver medical is an important snapshot. Driving Health gives you access to healthcare during the rest of the year too.
Look after the person behind the wheel.
Professional drivers keep businesses and communities moving. Driving Health was created to make ongoing healthcare support easier to access around the realities of working life on the road.
Questions? hello@drivinghealthgroup.co.uk