Process-Guidance-February-2022 - Priority Service for Domiciliary Care Workers in Wales

Sep 18, 2026

Guidance explains how domiciliary care workers in Wales can access a priority mobile emergency worker practical driving test due to backlog and high demand. It sets eligibility and process requirements for domiciliary care providers, including theory test completion and an existing practical booking on the DVSA service before applying to advance the test date. It instructs providers to complete one prioritisation form per employee, email the completed forms to the Local Authority contact, and expect DVSA processing to move the test to the nearest available centre with an automated notification.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Priority mobile emergency worker practical test in Wales

Eligibility requirements for domiciliary care providers

How to submit prioritisation forms

DVSA processing and test date updates

FAQs

Why is a priority service being offered for practical driving tests in Wales?

Due to backlog and high demand for practical driving tests, DVSA agreed to offer a priority service for domiciliary care workers in Wales.

What requirements must employees meet before their provider can apply?

Employees must have already passed their theory test and have a practical test booking on the DVSA booking service before applying to advance the test date.

How should domiciliary care providers submit the prioritisation request?

Complete the Mobile Emergency Worker-Practical Test Prioritisation form with full employee details and reference numbers, complete a separate form per person, and email the completed forms to the identified Local Authority contact for forwarding to DVSA.

Sep 18, 2026

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