Non-NHS Services & Fees

The NHS provides most health care to most people free of charge but there are exceptions, such as prescription charges. The NHS does not employ GPs but has a contract with them to provide a range of general medical services for their patients. When GPs are therefore asked to provide additional services which fall outside their NHS contract they are entitled to make a reasonable charge for providing them. This is to cover the cost of our time, for example if a doctor is asked to sign a certificate he or she must first check your entire medical record to ensure that they are providing accurate information. 

If asking us to complete forms, please allow us reasonable notice.
 

A. Fees for Private Medical Examinations
These services require a dedicated appointment with the GP. Please discuss in advance with reception as longer appointments are required.
                                                                                                                                    Price

Vocational Drivers Medical Assessment 
(Group 2 Licence Holders) eg HGV Drivers

121 

Fitness to Drive for Insurance Purposes
(Group 1 Licence holders) eg Elderly drivers

81

Fitness for Sports 

81

Fitness to Travel

81

Employers Medical (price depends on length of assessment involved) 

81- 121 

Adoption and Fostering

87

Childminders Medical  (for OFSTED)

 87


B. Certificates or Reports not requiring additional Examination
These certificates will sometimes relate to an illness or injury for which you saw the GP whilst unwell. However, if you are now well and no additional treatment is required, a further appointment is not usually required in order for us to complete the form  
                                                                                                                                    Price 

Private letter (statement of fact/ "to whom it may concern")

16*

Private sick note

16

Witnessing Driving Licence Application

16

Witnessing Passport Application

27

Freedom from infection certificate eg for school, travel or work

16

Brief written certificate that a patient is fit for exercise
(where no additional examination is required)

27

Accident or Sickness Insurance Certificate

27

BUPA/PPP claim form

27

Seat Belt Exemption Certificate

27

Copy of Patient Summary Record vetted by GP

16

Copies of patient notes

35p per sheet

Employers Medical report

 57

* More complex certificates which require further time to complete may incur additional charges. Your GP will inform you if this applies before performing the relevant service.


C. Private Health Services to Patients not entitled to NHS Care
Individuals visiting the UK from abroad may not be entitled to NHS Care unless reciprocal agreements exist between their country of residence and the UK. For further information please visit the Department of Health website or ask at reception.  

If not entitled to NHS Care, the following costs should be paid by the patient before being seen by the GP. The individual should then subsequently obtained reimbursement from their insurance company if appropriate.

                                                                                                                                    Price

Appointment with GP (10 minute consultation) 

40 

Private prescription (per item)*

20 

 * Additional charges liable to the Pharmacy also apply when subsequently collecting any medication

 

Notes

All prices shown are in pounds sterling and inclusive of VAT where applicable

All prices are based on suggested rates published nationally by the British Medical Association and are regularly compared with other local GP practices.

Please note that if you sign a consent form allowing solicitors and insurance companies to view your medical records all your records will be sent unless you tell us not to.