We are able to complete private forms, provide letters and examinations however these are not part of our NHS work and we charge the BMA recommended rates for these examinations.
We also charge a fee for signing certificates such as private medical certificates, sick notes and private prescriptions. Please click Practice Charges.
*HGV/LGV and PSV medicals are currently paused because we are experiencing an increase in patient demand and are therefore prioritising NHS work
Face Mask Exemption letters
Please read the following status which explains that we will not be processing requests for mask exemptions Here
Please visit this link created by the BMA which explains why certain requests are charged for. BMA guide
Do GPs have to do non-NHS work for their patients?
With certain limited exceptions, GPs do not have to carry out non-NHS work on behalf of their patients. Whilst GPs will always attempt to assist their patients with the completion of forms, they are not required to do such non-NHS work.
Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?
Non-NHS work is generally done in the doctor’s own time because they must prioritise NHS work first, so just because a fee is attached, does not mean you can demand it is done quickly.
I only need the doctor’s signature – what is the problem?
When a doctor signs a certificate or completes a report, it is a condition of remaining on the Medical Register that they only sign what they know to be true. In order to complete even the simplest of forms, therefore, the doctor might have to check the patient’s entire medical record. Carelessness or an inaccurate report can have serious consequences for the doctor with the General Medical Council (the doctors’ regulatory body) or even the Police.