When requesting non NHS letters or asking to fill in a form you may be asked to pay a fee
The surgery can provide various documents you may need to support with your wellbeing such as:
We do not sign reports for sports events, marathons, sky diving, scuba diving. Private GPs or sports specialists should be consulted instead.
Letter requests are classified as NON-NHS work therefore, it is treated as a private transaction for which a payment/fee will be required.If you would like to request a letter, please complete a eConsult via the admin request tab. Your request will be reviewed by a clinician, and they will decide if a letter can be written and what fee will be charged. You will then be contacted with their decision and at this point you can decide if you wish for us to proceed. Please note that this process can take up to 40 working days to complete.
The NHS (National Health Service) provides healthcare that is free at the point of use for most medical needs. However, non-NHS work refers to services that fall outside the scope of NHS-funded care, and therefore are not covered by the NHS.
Examples of Non-NHS Work:
Completing medical reports for insurance or legal purposes
Private medical certificates (e.g. for statement of fact, gym, or school)
Letters requested by employers or schools
Forms for DVLA, adoption/fostering, or private sick notes
Why is There a Fee?
These services require additional time and administration from doctors and staff, often outside of routine NHS work. As they are not funded by the NHS, GP practices are entitled to charge a fee to cover the time, expertise, and resources involved in completing them. If you're ever unsure whether a service is NHS-funded or may incur a fee, our team will be happy to advise you in advance.
With certain limited exceptions, GPs are not contractually obligated to carry out non-NHS work on behalf of patients.
While we always aim to support our patients wherever possible, such requests are considered outside the scope of NHS services and are carried out at the discretion of the GP.
We appreciate your understanding and patience when requesting these services
Completing forms and preparing reports requires time and attention, which takes the GP away from providing direct medical care to patients.
As most GPs have a significant and increasing workload, the time dedicated to administrative tasks such as paperwork must be carefully managed.
We kindly ask for your understanding and patience when requesting non-NHS services.
When a doctor signs a certificate or completes a report, they are professionally and legally bound to ensure that the information provided is accurate and truthful.
To meet this responsibility, even seemingly simple forms may require the doctor to review your full medical record. Any inaccuracies or omissions—however unintentional—can have serious consequences for the doctor, potentially involving the General Medical Council (GMC) or, in some cases, the Police.
If you are a new patient, please note that we may not yet have received your full medical records. In such cases, the doctor may need to wait until your records have been received and reviewed before completing the requested documentation.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Certificates / Letters
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Holiday Cancellation Certificate/claim form
£55
Statement of fact for pregnancy and travel suitable for airlines- with a minimum of 10 working days notice
£55
Private Letter - GP descrtione
£55
Private Sick Certificate as stated by BMA(British Medical Association)
£55
Private Prescription
£55
Forms
£115
Insurance form without physical examination(short - less than 5 pages)
£55
Insurance form without physical examination (long- more than 5 pages)
£105
Adoption Health Report
£145
Child Minder Health Report
£145
Medicals
£115
Medical Exam & Report for HGV / LGV / PSV /Taxi & Elderly drivers– (30 Mins appt, Eye Test must have been completed before appointment via local opticins)
£145
Power of attorney
£115-£250
Court of Protection
£115-£250
General Legal Forms
£115-£250
