Non NHS Charges (updated October 2020)
Not everything your doctor does comes under the provision of the NHS.
NHS care cannot be charged for, but other things you ask your doctor to do have to be paid for, in advance.
This is a list of current charges, as recommended by national agreements between government, the British Medical Association and insurance companies.
Firearms certificate medical information We require payment in advance.. On receipt of your form and request, we will raise an invoice requesting payment by BACS or cheque. Once this has been received your GP will complete the form. | £50.00 |
| Insurance Form (BUPA, PPP etc) | £40.00 |
| Medical: Local authority (HGV*, PSV, diving, gliding) 30min | £90.50 (+optician for HGV - see below) |
Medical: Private employer / self-employed 15 min medicals 30 min (HGV*, PSV, diving, gliding) |
£50
£100 (+optician for HGV - see below) |
Miscellaneous letters, 'to whom' etc- minimum charge,
thereafter £3.00 per minute | £30.00 |
Private Medical Certificate (eg sick certificate) | £40.00 |
Private Prescription | £15.00 |
Road Traffic Accident (first examination after accident - insurance reclaimable fee) | £21.80 |
Written report (charged pro rata) | £180/hour |
Other Requests for examinations outside of those listed will be assessed by the practice and the charge advised to the patient before booking | variable |
*HGV medical sight test
Please book an appointment with an optician to complete this section of the form before booking a GP appointment for the rest of the assessment.