Private Fees

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges.

Examples include the following:

  • Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
  • Insurance claim forms
  • Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
  • Private sick notes
  • Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.

Isn’t the NHS supposed to be free?

The National Health Service provides most health care to most people free of charge, however, there are some exceptions. Sometimes the charge is made to cover some of the cost of treatment, for example, dental fees; in other cases, it is because the service is not covered by the NHS, for example producing medical reports for insurance companies.

Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?

Time spent completing forms and preparing reports takes the GP away from the medical care of his or her patients. Most GPs have a very heavy workload and paperwork takes up an increasing amount of their time, so many GPs find they have to take some paperwork home at night and weekends.

What are the costs? 

Certificates & letters

Holiday Cancellation Claims/Fitness to travel £40 + VAT = £48

Simple ‘to whom it may concern’ letters £30 + VAT = £36

Other letters £55 + VAT = £66

Firearms Certificates £60 + VAT = £72

Reports

DVLA without examination £40 + VAT = £48

DVLA/HGV/Taxi Medical £100 + VAT = £120

Adoption/Fostering AH1 £100 + VAT = £120

Adoption/Fostering AH2 £40 + VAT = £48

Childminder – Ofsted health declaration £40 + VAT = £48

Non-NHS Appointments

Private 15 minute Consultation £50

Private Prescription £20

Medical Records ( Subject Access Request)

  • Access to view patient records NO FEE
  • Request for copies of records NO FEE (collected by patient/ sent via secure email. If notes sent via Royal Mail, patient to pay for costs incurred by sending ‘signed for’)

Payment arrangements

You will be sent an invoice with a link to pay online or you can pay via credit or debit card in person at the surgery.