Non-NHS Work and Services

The National Health Service provides most health care to most people free of charge, but there are exceptions: prescription charges have existed since 1951 and there are a number of other services for which fees are charged.

Sometimes the charge is because the service is not covered by the NHS, for example, providing copies of health records or producing medical reports for insurance companies, solicitors or employers.

In recent years, however, 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 ensure that information provided to them is true and accurate.

Examples of some non-NHS services for which GPs can charge their own NHS patients are:

  • accident/sickness certificates for insurance purposes
  • school fee and holiday insurance certificates
  • private prescriptions for travel purposes

Examples of some non-NHS services for which GPs can charge other institutions are:

  • life assurance and income protection reports for insurance companies
  • reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in connection with
  • disability living allowance and attendance allowance
  • medical reports for local authorities in connection with adoption and fostering
  • copies of records for solicitors

Private Work Fees

Non NHS Services

Report

Charges

Adoption Report only

£70.00

Assessment of Capacity

£130.00

Bus Pass Form

£25.00

Child Minding Report only

£70.00

Council Tax Exemption Form

£25.00

Court of Protection

£130.00

DNA Testing (Cellmark)

£35.00

Employers Report

£100.00

Guardianship Report only

£70.00

Holiday Cancellation Form

£30.00

Housing Support Letter

£25.00

Insurance Claim Form

£25.00

Lighter Life Form

£40.00

Occupational Health Report only (including OFSTED)

£55.00

Passport Signing

£25.00

Power of Attorney

£130.00

Pre-Employment Report

£100.00

Private Health Insurance Certificate

£30.00

Private Letter

£30.00

Tribunal Supporting Benefits Letter

£50.00

Medicals

 

Employer Medical and Report

£130.00

HGV/Taxi Medical and Report

£100.00

Pre-Employment Medical and Report

£130.00

Private Work

 

HGV/LGV/Taxi Medical and Report (Not registered with our practice)

£130.00

Non-NHS Vaccinations (Hep A and B)

£40.00 plus cost of vaccine

Overseas Visitor (Non-temp res)

£50.00

Private Sick Note (Employer to pay)

£60.00

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 appointment availability.

Page last reviewed: 09 May 2025
Page created: 19 December 2023