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They must also provide proof of identity and the GP details needed to access LAPL medical certificate information, and pay any assessment fees.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"Which conditions prevent a GP from performing the initial LAPL medical assessment?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"A GP cannot perform the initial assessment if a pilot has diagnoses that require additional assessment, including decreased visual acuity below 6/9 despite correction, visual field defects, need for hearing aids, angina/coronary artery disease, certain cardiac conditions and procedures, epilepsy, psychotic disorder, and diabetes requiring medication, among others.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"How long is a LAPL medical certificate valid and what happens after a change in health?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"Pilots must revalidate within 45 days of expiry. If under 40, revalidation is every 5 years (or until the 42nd birthday if earlier); if over 40, it is every 2 years. 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HM Forces may apply to their military GP.  \n􀂃 complete an application form and sign the declaration  \n􀂃 provide your GP with a UK CAA reference number if you have one  \n􀂃 for revalidation/renewal, show your GP your last LAPL medical certificate  \n􀂃 provide proof of identity (photograph ID e.g. driving licence or passport)  \n􀂃 provide details of how to access information about LAPL medical certificate issue for your GP  \n􀂃 pay any fees associated with the assessment  \nBefore applying to your GP  \nBefore applying to your GP you must decide whether or not your GP can issue you with a LAPL certificate.  \nPlease note: if you have previously held a CAA medical and have been made “Unfit” at any time, you must ensure that you attend an AME for your LAPL medical.  \nYour GP  \n1. Cannot perform the initial assessment if you have one or more of these pre-existing diagnoses that require additional assessment:  \n􀂃 Decreased visual acuity in either eye below 6/9 despite any correction  \n􀂃 Visual field defect  \n􀂃 Need for hearing aid(s)  \n􀂃 Angina/coronary artery disease  \n􀂃 Cardiac arrhythmia, including AF  \n􀂃 Cardiac valve replacement  \n􀂃 Recurrent fainting  \n􀂃 Implanted cardiac device  \n􀂃 Heart failure  \n􀂃 Chronic lung disease  \n􀂃 Pneumothorax  \n􀂃 Organ transplant  \n􀂃 Cerebral disorder  \n􀂃 Epilepsy  \n􀂃 Sedative medication  \n􀂃 Antidepressant medication  \n􀂃 Psychotic disorder  \n􀂃 Alcohol/substance misuse  \n􀂃 Personality disorder  \n􀂃 Learning difficulties  \n􀂃 Malignant disease  \n􀂃 Diabetes requiring medication  \n􀂃 Endocrine disorder  \n􀂃 Sleep disorder  \n􀂃 Major surgery  \n2. Can perform revalidation/ renewal assessments if you have previously been assessed and issued a LAPL medical certificate by an AME and your medical condition has remained unchanged since the issue of your last medical certificate.  \n3. Is not obliged to carry out an assessment for the issue of a LAPL medical certificate. If your GP opts not to assess you then you should contact a local AME for assessment. You may need to request copies of medical reports from your GP for this purpose. This may incur additional costs but will make the assessment by an AME more efficient. You will find contact details of AMEs [at:](at: www.caa.co.uk/medical)[ www.caa.co.uk/medical](at: www.caa.co.uk/medical)  \nReport outcome to CAA by issue of certificate  \nReport outcome to CAA of denial of certificate  \n4. May refer you to an AME.  \n5. Cannot provide information on the LAPL licence privileges.  \nApplying to your GP   \nAlways give your GP plenty of notice and provide them with the information on how to access CAA’s guidance:  \n[www.caa.co.uk/medical](www.caa.co.uk/medical)  \nEnquire about the price of a LAPL examination/assessment. A GP can set their own fees for this service.  \nAt the Assessment  \nPlease note: take spectacles/ contact lenses and spectacle prescription with you if you use them.  \nYour GP will check your proof of identity and go through the application form.  \nAt your initial assessment or if you are over 50 your GP will undertake an examination that includes:  \n􀂃 Pulse  \n􀂃 BP  \n􀂃 Urinalysis  \n􀂃 Visual acuity/fields  \n􀂃 Conversational hearing ability  \n􀂃 Colour vision (only if you are applying for a night rating)  \nPlease note: You may wish to check whether your GP has the facility to perform a colour vision assessment prior to booking an appointment. If not, this can be undertaken by an optometrist in advance and the result given to your GP.  \nIf you are under 50 and it is a renewal or revalidation, your GP will assess your medical records and will only undertake an examination if they consider it is clinically indicated.  \nYour GP will then decide if you are","cbCaisjEZeQWhKRG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisjEZeQWhKRG","pdf",374244,"English","# Before application\n## Decide whether your GP can issue a LAPL certificate\n## What information and evidence you must provide\n# Your GP’s role\n## When a GP cannot perform an initial assessment\n## When revalidation/renewal can be done\n## When an AME referral is needed\n# Applying to your GP\n## Notice, fees, and accessing CAA guidance\n# At the assessment\n## Checks and examinations\n## If you are unhappy with your GP’s decision\n# Validity of your LAPL certificate\n## Revalidation timelines by age\n## What to do after a change in condition\n# Further information","[{\"question\":\"What do pilots need to do before applying to their GP for a LAPL medical certificate?\",\"answer\":\"Pilots must be registered with an NHS GP, complete the application form and declaration, and provide a UK CAA reference number if they have one. They must also provide proof of identity and the GP details needed to access LAPL medical certificate information, and pay any assessment fees.\"},{\"question\":\"Which conditions prevent a GP from performing the initial LAPL medical assessment?\",\"answer\":\"A GP cannot perform the initial assessment if a pilot has diagnoses that require additional assessment, including decreased visual acuity below 6/9 despite correction, visual field defects, need for hearing aids, angina/coronary artery disease, certain cardiac conditions and procedures, epilepsy, psychotic disorder, and diabetes requiring medication, among others.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is a LAPL medical certificate valid and what happens after a change in health?\",\"answer\":\"Pilots must revalidate within 45 days of expiry. If under 40, revalidation is every 5 years (or until the 42nd birthday if earlier); if over 40, it is every 2 years. 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