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Private Non-NHS Work

The NHS provides most health care free of charge. However there are a number of other services for which fees can be charged. These are mainly for services not covered by the NHS, such as medical reports for insurance companies.

Doctors are involved in a whole range of non-medical work, largely on the basis that they occupy a position of trust within the community, and are in the position to verify the accuracy of information. If a GP signs a certificate or completes a report, it is a professional duty that s(he) checks the accuracy of such information. This may involve examining the patient's entire medical record.

Please note that the practice cannot be held responsible for continuation of care should a patient consult with a private provider.  All tests and results remain the responsibility of your private care provider and follow up should be arranged externally.

If you are booking a medical please tell the receptionist when booking so that a longer appointment can be allocated. Some medicals will need to be carried out by a GP other than your own.

Please see examples below of private services that we DO NOT PROVIDE:

Firearms certificates or license - letters for beauty treatments, tattoos or outdoor pursuits - fitness to fly -  confirmation of residence for any reason - Power of Attorney or capacity assessment for financial reasons - suitability for private medication including weight loss or medicinal cannabis - housing assistance or blue badge assistance

What certificates do I have to pay for?

There are a number of certificates which GPs are obliged to provide free of charge. These include certain certificates supporting claims by patients for social security benefits.

If a patient is off work for seven days or less they do not require a sick note as they can obtain a self certificate Further information is available at the gov.​uk website

Schedule of fees

The following tables contain a breakdown of costs for a variety of our private, non-nhs services. Prices correct as of June 2024. Please call the practice to confirm prices.  PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY ACCEPT PAYMENT BY CARD OR INVOICE AT OUR NITHSDALE ROAD SITE.

Access to records under data protection act

Subject Access Request Form 

Letter or Report Request Form

Item Who Pays Cost
Computerised records Patient (* = subject to non excessive requesting - if request is deemed excessive then an administration charge can be levied) Free*
Manual records or combination of manual/computer records Patient/Solicitor (* = subject to non excessive requesting - if request is deemed excessive then an administration charge can be levied) Free*

Attendance allowance/disability living allowance

Item Who Pays Cost
GP factual report DWP £33.50
DS1500 DWP £17.70

Certificates and forms

Item Who Pays Cost
Lasting power of attorney / guardianship form FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES ONLY Patient £150.00
Passport application (including counter signing photograph) Service no longer offered - due to changes in regulations from Passport and Identity Service in 2018, the practice can no longer countersign passport applications. N/A
School fees insurance claim form Patient £75.00 - £100
Fitness for sport, school, university, etc... Patient £75.00 - £100

Driving

Item Who Pays Cost
Full physical medical examination and report, e.g. HGV, PSV, some minicab applications (GP will confirm fee on sight of application form) Patient £200.00
Limited physical examination - e.g. BP check & Vision check) with report (GP will confirm fee on sight of application form) Patient £175.00
Report no examination  Patient £140.00

Employment - private

Item Who Pays Cost
Full medical with report or certificate (private / insurance - 60 mins) Patient / Employer / Insurance £200.00
Report without examination single issue with detail  Patient / Employer / Insurance £140.00 - £150
Report on Pro-forma  Patient / Employer / Insurance £140
Extract from records (no examination with opinion - 20 mins) Employer (* Free as part of subject access request with patient consent. Reports with opinion are chargeable) *£140
Certificate of Incapacity - this can include, at the GP's discretion, a 'To Whom It May Concern' letter with brief details of a patient's medical condition Patient £30.00 - £75.00

Insurance - sickness

Item Who Pays Cost
Examination and report Insurance Company / Patient £200.00
Extract from records Insurance Company/ Patient £140 - £150

Insurance - accident

Item Who Pays Cost
Examination and report Insurance Company / Patient £200.00
Report without examination. Medical opinion to be included at GP's discretion Insurance Company / Patient £125 - £140

Life assurance

Item Who Pays Cost
GP examination own patient Insurance Company £200.00
GP report no examination, one issue Insurance Company £140
GP supplementary report Insurance Company £100

Mental capacity certificate

Item Who Pays Cost
With examination Solicitor / Guardian £150.00
No examination Solicitor / Guardian £125.00
Mental health psychiatric examination - non specialist fee Local Authority £Upon request

Travel abroad

Item Who Pays Cost
Holiday cancellation simple certificate Insurance Company / Patient £100-£140
Holiday cancellation insurance claim Insurance Company / Patient £100-£140
Simple letter detailing prescription medicines with surgery stamp Patient £30.00