Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. In recent years, more and more organisations have been involving Doctors in a whole range of non-medical work. Sometimes, the only reason a GP is asked is because they are a position of trust in the community or because an insurance company or employer wants to ensure the information provided to them is true and accurate. Time spent completing and preparing reports takes a GP away from medical care of patients and impacts their workload.
Examples include the following:
- Medicals examinations or Reports – for driving requirements, insurance purposes, adoption examinations etc
- Insurance claim forms
- Exemption certificates
- Vaccination certificates
- Personal letters or to who it may concern letters
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with, if necessary, appointment availability.
Please be aware we are unable to complete this work urgently, while we make every effort to complete the work promptly, we cannot guarantee that it will be done within a specified timeframe.
