DVLA H1 form question

[Fred1954]

Hi all, I had my pacemaker upgraded to a CRT-P device last Monday. I was advised not to drive for a week, but the situation re the DVLA was less clear. I had informed them via the H1 form when my original pacemaker was implanted so had a look online. It says they don't need to know if you've just had a battery change, and they do need to know if you've changed to an ICD. There was no option for a CRT-P although it is listed as a type of device, but nowhere on the form to enter the information.

Anybody had this upgrade and what did you do?

[magnoliauk]

Hi Fred. My husband has a CRT-P and DVLA were quite happy with it. I think they are more interested in the CRT-D which has a built in defibrillator. You would find more info here:- bostonscientific.com/en-US/...

[Fred1954 in reply to magnoliauk]

Thanks, that's my understanding too. I'm inclined to submit the form and just add the make and model number of the CRT-P and let them make of it what they will.For my previous pacemaker they just advised to get the device checked regularly.

[magnoliauk in reply to Fred1954]

That’s all DVLA said to my husband. Hope you get it sorted.

As far as I understand it the P and the D differentiate between a pacemaker and a defibrillator. One stimulates the heart and the other gets it going again.