Fees for non-NHS work
About Charging fees
The NHS provides most health care free of charge. However there are a number of other services for which fees can be charged. These are mainly for services not covered by the NHS, such as medical reports for insurance companies.Doctors are involved in a whole range of non-medical work, largely on the basis that they occupy a position of trust within the community, and are in the position to verify the accuracy of information. If a GP signs a certificate or completes a report, it is a professional duty that s(he) checks the accuracy of such information. This may involve examining the patient's entire medical record.
What certificates do I have to pay for?
There are a number of certificates which GPs are obliged to provide free of charge. These include certain certificates supporting claims by patients for social security benefits. If a patient is off work for seven days or less the GP does not have to provide a sick note. A patient can be refused a note or charged for a private one for illnesses of seven days or less.
Fees For Medical Reports, Letters
Current fees are non-negotiable but may be more than that advertised depending on a case by case basis. The final fees will be proportionate to the level of work required to complete. Please speak to receptionist to confirm. Pre-payment is required for the task to be completed.
Access to medical records
Computerised: Subject to change
Manual records: Subject to change
Private prescription: £15
Private sick note: £15
Private insurance claims form: £30
Private letter (to whom it may concern): From £30
Letter of proof of registration/address: £20
Blue badge form: From £30
Concessionary Travel pass: £30
Leavers note: £10 (+£5 p&p if requested for postage)
Countersignature for nationalisation / driving licence: From £35
Firearm medical form: £60
We are not permitted to countersign for British passports
Employment
Pre-employment medical and report with examination: £150
Pre-employment medical and report without examination: £90
Army medical report without examination: £90
University & School letters
Letter to university for mitigating circumstances: From £45
Insurance
Mortgage claim form: £30
Council tax discount form: £30
Life insurance proposal form: £90
Medical insurance certificate: £30
Medical insurance report or extract from records: £60
Driving
Full examination and report (e.g. HGV, Taxi): £150
Driver insurance form with examination: £150
Driver insurance form without examination: £90
Travel
Private prescription: £15
Fitness to travel form (incl: pregnancy): £30
Fitness to travel with examination: £150
Cancellation of travel claim form: £60
Full examination for foreign visa/work permits: £150
Vaccination administration and certificates (e.g. ACWY): £20
Anti-Malaria prescription: £15
Fostering medicals
AH form: As per guidance on form
AH 2: As per guidance on form