Examinations for insurance, employment, driving and legal purposes are not covered by the National Health Service.
The receptionist will advise you of the fee when you arrange your appointment.
You can find the list of our charges here (PDF, 34KB)
Non-NHS GP Services (Private Work)
Some services provided by your GP are not part of NHS care and may be chargeable. These requests are not funded by the NHS and take extra time and administration, so a fee is applied. Fees are set by the practice, in line with British Medical Association (BMA) guidance.
Common examples of non-NHS work include:
Insurance and claims forms
- Accident and sickness insurance certificates
- School fee and holiday insurance certificates
- Holiday cancellation claim forms.
- Private medical insurance reports
- Insurance claim forms in general
Medical reports and certifications
- Statements of fact relating to general health
- Medical reports for insurance companies
- Reports for occupational health or solicitors
Other private services
- Private prescriptions for travel purposes
- Referrals for private care
- Private sick notes
- Letters requested by or on behalf of the patient.
Why do fees apply?
Private, or non-NHS work, is often not straightforward or quick to complete. Some information is not easily available, meaning the doctor must carefully review your records and select the correct details for the request.
Fees for private work reflect the time and resources needed to complete these requests accurately and professionally.