Non NHS Fees and Charges

The National Health Service provides most healthcare to most people free of charge.

In addition to this however, more and more organisations now involve doctors in a whole range of non-medical work, for example when evidence is required to claim on an insurance policy, or when a medical report is required for the DVLA or for a student to be permitted extenuating circumstances during an exam.

When a doctor signs any form, or completes a report, it is a condition of remaining on the Medical Register that they know the information to be true. Even forms that appear simple, may require the doctor to check a patient’s entire medical record. Any inaccuracies can have serious consequences for both the doctor and the patient.

Whilst we will always attempt to assist you with the completion of these requests, GPs do not have to carry out non-NHS work on behalf of their patients, and these services are NOT funded by the NHS. As with most GP Practices, a fee will therefore be charged to cover the costs.