Suspension of private work.
We have been asked by NHS England to stop doing any private work for the duration of the Coronavirus outbreak. We are grateful for your understanding on this. Urgent patient care is our immediate priority at present.
Private Fees and Charges
Why do GPs charge fees?
The National Health Service provides most health care to most people free of charge, but there are some exceptions. For example Prescription charges have existed since 1951, and in other cases charges are made because the service isn’t covered by the NHS such as medical reports for insurance companies, letters and forms which require the doctor to review the patients medical records and some travel vaccinations.
It is important to understand that GP’s are not employed by the NHS, they are self employed, and they have to cover their costs – staff, buildings, heating, lighting etc in the same way as any small business.
The NHS pays the doctor for specific NHS work, but for non NHS services the Practice needs to charge a fee to cover the doctor’s costs.
What is covered by the NHS and what is not?
The government’s contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients. In recent years, more and more organisations have been involving doctors in a whole range of non medical work. Sometimes the only reason that GPs are asked is because they are in a position of trust in the community, or because an insurance company or employer wants to be sure that information provided is true and accurate.
Examples of non-NHS services for which GP’s can charge their patients
- Certain travel vaccinations
- Private medical insurance reports
- Holiday cancellation forms
- Referral for private care forms
- Letters requested by or on behalf of the patient
- In certain instances fitness to work forms
Examples of non-NHS services for which GPs can charge other institutions
- Medical reports for an insurance company
- Some reports for the DWP/Benefits agency
- Examinations of local authority employees
Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?
Time spent completing forms and preparing reports takes the GP away from the medical care of his/her patients. Most GPs have a very heavy workload and paperwork takes up an increasing amount of their time. In addition non-NHS work must be undertaken outside of NHS contracted time.
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. Therefore in order to complete even the simplest of forms, the doctor needs to check the patient’s entire record. Carelessness or an inaccurate report can have serious consequences for the doctor, with the General Medical Council or even the Police.
VAT
The practice is registered for VAT and, where stated, VAT is included in our fees.
Fees for services not provided under the NHS
The services shown are not provided under National Health Service contracts and so the following fees will be charged by the Practice. If you have any questions relating to these fees, please address them to your Doctor or the Practice Manager before requesting the service.
GENERAL |
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Copies and access to Medical records (patient)
Health recods held on the computer
Full set
Summary
Health records held in part on computer and in part manually
Health records held manually
Fee to allow patients access to their own health records where no copy is required
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No Charge for any of this information |
Vaccination History |
No Charge |
Private Sick Note – Simple and no opinion
Private Sick Report – Complex and no opinion
Private Sick Report – Detailed report & opinion |
£26.00
£62.50
£124.50 |
Photo Copying of Medical Notes (Private Company)
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No Charge |
To Whom It May Concern Letter (GP opinion)
(including Cambridge diet forms and water sure scheme) |
£42.00 (inc VAT) |
Blue Badge Appeal (disabled parking) |
£36.00 (inc VAT) |
DNA Test – private
Blood test |
£72.00 (inc VAT)
£30.00 (inc VAT) |
Fostering & Adoption – Medical & Report |
£140.00 (inc VAT) |
Assessment of Capacity
Power of attorney
Passport photo signature
Carers Care Break |
We do not offer this service
We do not offer this service
£24.00 (inc VAT) |
Performing Arts
GP’s signature |
£24.00 (inc VAT)
£24.00 (inc VAT) |
EMPLOYMENT |
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Employment, Pre-Employment Medical and Report |
£240.00 (inc VAT) |
Employment, Pre-Employment Report (No Examination) |
£150.00 (inc VAT) |
INSURANCE |
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Simple Questions
Simple Certificate – no opinion |
£15.00 per question
£26.00 |
Complex report or extract from Medical Records – no opinion |
£62.50 |
Medical Assessment Reports (no medical) |
£124.50 |
DRIVING |
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Driver Insurance Form – without Medical
Driver insurance D4 form – with Medical |
£100.00 (Inc VAT)
£140.00 (inc VAT) |
TRAVEL |
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Fitness to Travel |
£42.00 (inc VAT) |
Fitness to Travel Statement with Medical |
£240.00 (inc VAT) |
Cancellation of Holiday Claim Form |
£42.00 (inc VAT) |
Travel and other Vaccination fees
Vaccination |
Price |
Quantity |
Protection |
Combined Hepatitis A & B Vaccination |
Free |
3 doses |
See individual vaccines. |
Combined Hepatitis A & Typhoid Vaccination |
Free |
1 dose |
See individual vaccines. |
Combined Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio Vaccination |
Free |
1 dose |
10 years |
Hepatitis A Vaccination |
Free |
2 doses |
20 years |
Hepatitis B Vaccination |
We do not offer |
3 doses |
5 years |
Influenza Vaccination (for non-qualifying patients) |
We do not offer |
1 dose |
1 year |
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination |
We do not offer |
2 doses |
1 year |
Prescription charges e.g. Malaria Tablets. |
No Charge |
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Meningitis ACWY Vaccination including certificate |
We do not offer |
1 dose |
5 years |
Pneumococcus Vaccination |
Free |
1 dose |
6 years |
Rabies Vaccination |
We do not offer |
3 doses |
3-5 years |
Tick Borne Encephalitis Vaccination |
We do not offer |
3 doses |
3 years |
Typhoid Vaccination |
Free |
1 dose |
3 years |
VAT is not applicable to our vaccination prices.