Important Notice: Temporary Pause on Non-NHS Private Work
Please note that we are not accepting any non-NHS (private) work for the duration of one week.
This temporary pause is now in effect and will be reviewed after this period.
Thank you for your understanding.
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
Fees for non-NHS services
This work is done outside of the doctor’s regular hours. We need at least 7 days’ notice for requests. Please note that it might take longer, especially during busy times. Prices may increase or requests may be declined if demand is very high.
“I just need a doctor’s signature, what is the problem?”
Please understand that processing your request with the GP takes time. Doctors must sign forms truthfully, which requires checking your complete medical records. Rushing or providing inaccurate information can have serious consequences for the doctor.
To start your request, please write a letter including the date and your signature. Address it to our admin and finance team and drop it off at the front reception desk along with any necessary documents/forms.
Please keep in mind that private services, which include non-NHS work, come with a fee. Payment must be made before we can provide non-NHS reports/letters. Additionally, private work doesn’t take priority over NHS work, so it may take up to 4 weeks or more to process requests for non-NHS reports and letters.
For more details or questions about pricing, please give us a call on 01767 312 441. Select option 4 to speak with our admin and finance team.
All charges
Certificates and forms
| Private letter / To whom it may concern: Minimum fee for basic letter (deposit) Where review, or production, of report is required, an additional fee will be requested up to a maximum | £35.00 £150.00 |
| Private letter for an employer – RE: Occupational health | £65.00 |
| Private sick note / Fit notes (Employer) | £35.00 |
| Witnessing power of attorney form | £60.00 |
| Power of attorney examination and certificate | £155.00 |
| Adoption and fostering – AH | £150.00 |
| Adoption and fostering – AH 2 | £150.00 |
| Driving licence photograph | £60.00 |
| Freedom from infection certificate | £50.00 |
| School fees insurance claim form | £45.00 |
| Health club – Fit to exercise | £50.00 |
| DNA testing | £75.00 |
| Disabled parking bay application | £35.00 |
| Third party letters (Immigration etc.) | £80.00 |
| RTA (Road Traffic Accident) Emergency Treatment | £21.30 |
| Certificates – RE: Seatbelt exemption certificate | £35.00 |
| Concessionary travel form | £35.00 |
| Fitness to travel certificate | £50.00 |
| Fitness for activity – RE: School, new jobs, university, courts | £50.00 |
| Activity gliding and certain classes of pilot | £50.00 |
| Holiday cancellation claim form | £60.00 |
| Childminder OFSTED health declaration | £70.00 |
| Police application to join | £70.00 |
| HGV/pilot/racing driver/ taxi/public transport service examination | £170.00 |
| Pre-employment medical and report | £170.00 |
| Pre-employment report only | £115.00 |
| HPC-health reference form | £120.00 |
| Court of protection report only | £120.00 |
| Court of protection report with examination | £200.00 |
| Private GP consultation (per 10 mins) | £60.00 |
| 20 mins medical consultation | £120.00 |
| 30 mins medical consultation | £180.00 |
| Private GP home visit for assessment & completion of insurance documentation | £200.00 |
| Private nurse consultation | £40.00 |
| Blood test (Non-diagnostic purpose, e.g., paternity testing) | £50.00 |
| Firearms licence | £150.00 |
Insurance reports
| Insurance reporting – Examination & report | £260.00 |
| Insurance reporting – Extract from records | £70.00 |
| Insurance reporting – GP report for life assurance/income protection applicants | £70.00 |
| Insurance reporting – GP supplementary report for life assurance/income protection | £35.00 |
| Insurance reporting – Proforma report (no examination) | £90.00 |
Travel vaccines
| Men (ACWY) | £50.00 |
| Hep B for occupational health | £30.00 per dose |
Access to records – Data protection act
| Computerised records | 45p per sheet |
Information for patients attending private hospitals and clinics
We understand that patients often face long NHS wait times for tests and appointments. Some may choose private care, either through insurance or self-funding. We aim to support patients seeking care outside the NHS, but it’s crucial to know that transferring between private and NHS care isn’t always smooth.
To prevent confusion, we have created this leaflet for those considering private care.
Private appointments
After consulting with a doctor at the surgery, if you need a referral, let the doctor know if you prefer a private referral. If you have private insurance, check with your insurer to see which hospital consultants are covered. Your GP may not recommend a specific specialist, so it’s advised to do some research on safe and suitable healthcare providers. Note that many doctors are self-employed, covering their costs for non-NHS work, unlike NHS-covered services. The government’s contract with doctors primarily includes medical services for NHS patients.
Please note that we do not prioritize private referrals (self-funding or insured) and they will be treated in the same manner as NHS referrals.
Private tests
If a private clinician recommends a test or treatment, it’s expected you continue privately. The private clinician is responsible for tests, medications, and procedure details. Do not contact your GP about private test results; the specialist discusses and explains them. GP practices should not use NHS resources for private investigations. Private GPs can refer to NHS services but should not expect GPs to handle it. To avoid delays in testing and ensure review of results by the specialists, it is essential to remind private specialists that all tests need to be carried out privately. This guarantees timely testing, direct communication of results to the private specialist, and swift planning of any required follow-up.
Private prescriptions
Private prescriptions from non-NHS specialists must be collected privately. We won’t automatically transfer them to NHS prescriptions. For long-term medications within NICE guidelines, we may consider NHS continuation. However, if the prescription is outside the guidelines, it won’t be transferred. If the specialist or your GP confirms this, continue getting the medication from the private specialist.
Transfer of care back to the NHS
If you want to move from a private specialist to NHS care, expect the same treatment as any other NHS patient with your condition. The transfer should be done by your private specialist, not by going back to your GP. This avoids delays and ensures your specialist, who knows your condition well, can make the appropriate referral. It saves time for both you and your GP, reducing unnecessary administration.
MED3 – Fit note
If you require certification for being unfit to work after private treatment, the private specialist can issue fit notes. You usually won’t need to consult your GP for a fit note after private care, unless your inability to work lasts longer than expected.