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Non-NHS services

It is important to understand that many GPs are not employed by the NHS; they are self-employed and they have to cover their costs – staff, building, heating, lighting, etc. – in the same way as any small business.  The NHS covers these costs for NHS work, but for non-NHS work, these fees charged by GPs contribute towards their cost.

The Government’s contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients, including the provision of ongoing medical treatment. In recent years, however, more and more organisations have been involving doctors in a whole range of non-medical work. Sometimes the only reason that GPs are asked is because they are in a position of trust in the community, or because an insurance company or employer wants to ensure that information provided to them is true and accurate.

Our doctors’ priority is to focus on the medical care and health needs of our NHS patients.

Writing certain letter or filling out forms is done in the doctors’ own time, outside of the day-to day care of their patients.  The practice charges fees for certain medical letters, reports and certain medical examinations.  These fees reflect the time spent by the doctors and administrative team and are the standard fees recommended for such work by the British Medical Association.

Further information regarding the British Medical Association fees

Please note

  • General Practitioners are no longer able to sign passport requests
  • Do not expect your GP to process forms overnight: urgent requests may mean that a doctor has to make special arrangement to process the form quickly, and this will cost more. Please be aware that some reports may take more time, as the doctor might have to check the patient’s entire medical records. Carelessness or an inaccurate report can have serious consequences for the doctor with the General Medical Council (GMC) or even the police.
  • All charges are payable in advance

List Of Charges Not Covered By NHS Services

Reports

  • Written report without examination: 15 minutes – £40.00
  • Written report without examination: 30 minutes – £80.00
  • Written report without examination: 45 minutes – £120.00
  • OFSTED Health Declaration Report (Childminder): £90.00
  • Electronic reports (iGPR): £150.00
  • To Whom it may concern letter:  From £40.00

Medical Forms And Examinations

  • Public Carriage, HGV, Taxi, PSV, DVLA: £190.00
  • Private Consultation (extras for meds issued) Per 10 minutes: £130.00
  • Pre-Employment Medical: £135.00
  • Insurance Medical: £165.00
  • Report on a pro forma no examination: £90.00
  • Written detailed report without examination: £135.00
  • Racing Driver: £190.00
  • Fitness to attend School/ University: £90.00
  • Elderly Driver Medical and Certificate: £190.00

Access To Medical Records

Under GDPR access would be free, but admin costs would be applicable if the request is excessive

Certificates and Forms

  • Passport Applications: Service not provided
  • Fitness to exercise / travel letter (no medical): From £40.00
  • Fitness to travel (with examination): £135.00
  • Shotgun Licence: £150.00
  • Freedom from infection certificate: From £40.00
  • Private sick note (any sick note within the first 7 days is private): From £40.00
  • Proof of life letter: £120.00
  • Letter to airline regarding medication etc: From £40.00
  • Short letter to Bank / Building Society / Housing / Council etc: From £40.00
  • Cancellation of holiday claim form: £90.00
  • Medical Research/Clinical Trial Questionnaires: £90.00

Adoption and Fostering

Adoption fees are usually paid by the prospective parent, sometimes by the adoption/fostering agency or authority. This needs to be established prior to your appointment

  • Form AH – Health assessment, Prospective Carer: £90.00
  • Form AH2 – Adult Health Update, Parent: £90.00
  • Form C, D, YP or AME (Full Child Examination): £100.00

Date published: 8 October 2014
Date last updated: 21 November 2024