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Non NHS Private Fees
Why do GPs sometimes charge fees? Your questions answered in our FAQ.
Isn’t the NHS supposed to be free?
Surely the doctor is being paid anyway?
What is covered by the NHS and what is not?
Can you give examples of non-NHS services for which GPs can charge their NHS patients:
Can you give examples of non-NHS services for which GPs can charge other institutions:
Is it true that the BMA sets fees for non-NHS work?
Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?
I only need the doctor’s signature – what is the problem?
What will I be charged?
What can I do to help?
Private (non-NHS) Services
Not all services at the Practice are available under the NHS. Where patients request NON-NHS items or services, a private fee may be payable. Please see the fees below, which are payable in advance.
| Fee for home visit (private patient)Service | £110Approx Fee |
| Private prescriptionService | £15Approx Fee |
| Pre-employment medicalService | £150Approx Fee |
| Medicals for third parties (may be VAT exempt - depends on purpose)Service | £150Approx Fee |
| BUPA/PPP etcService | £50Approx Fee |
| Sickness/Accident Insurance Benefit Claim FormService | £50Approx Fee |
| Fostering/Adoption reportService | £100Approx Fee |
| Full examination and reportService | £120Approx Fee |
| Employer report/opinion without examinationService | £80Approx Fee |
| GP supplementary reportsService | £27Approx Fee |
| Diabetic driver's insurance formService | £40Approx Fee |
| Access to records under DPAService | No fee unless notified by practiceApprox Fee |
| Health club/weight management formService | £100Approx Fee |
| Diving medical examination excluding X-raysService | £150Approx Fee |
| Diving medical examination excluding X-rays with reportService | £150Approx Fee |
| Fitness to attend - for schools/sports/uni (exam and report)Service | £25-50Approx Fee |
| Fitness to attend - for schools/sports/uni (report and opinion)Service | £25-50Approx Fee |
| To whom it may concern lettersService | £30 (minors £10)Approx Fee |
| Power of attorney form and consultation in surgeryService | £50 per formApprox Fee |
| Power of attorney form and home visit consulationService | £190Approx Fee |
| Overseas pension form - £25 per A4 pageService | £25-50Approx Fee |
| Ofsted reportService | £50Approx Fee |
| Private Fitness for Work Note (VAT exempt)Certificate | £25Approx Fee |
| Holiday cancellation insurance certificateCertificate | £40Approx Fee |
| Fitness to travel certificateCertificate | £30Approx Fee |
| Vaccination certificateCertificate | £15Approx Fee |
| Private Prescription required solely for travel abroadCertificate | £15Approx Fee |
| Driving Licence PhotographCertificate | £25Approx Fee |
| Freedom from InfectionCertificate | £25Approx Fee |
| Fitness to attend school certificate (examination and report)Certificate | £130Approx Fee |
We do not do Immigration letters or forms. Firearms licences are no longer available at the surgery.
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