Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
- Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
- Insurance claim forms
- Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
- Private sick notes
- Vaccination certificates
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and by using our online contact the practice form, our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
Poplars Surgery fees for non-NHS work
| General reports / letters | Fee | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| To whom it may concern letter – simple Typically 10 minutes requirement | £30.00 | Patient |
| To whom it may concern letter – detailed Typically 30 minutes requirement | £65.00 | Patient |
| Private sick note (incapacity certificate) required by patient for presentation to an employer – applies to first 7 days of sickness | £50.00 | Patient |
| Housing and Benefits letter | – | Not provided Please forward letter via AccurRx ‘Housing and Benefits’ |
| Freedom from infection certificate e.g. for school, travel or employment | £50.00 | Patient |
| Fitness letter without examination e.g. exercise/ gym/ school/ travel | £65.00 | Patient |
| Cancellation form/ certificate e.g. for gym, travel | £65.00 | Patient |
| Validation of private medical insurance (PMI) claim form to support a claim for benefit in connection with private medical insurance, or completion of a pre-treatment form | £65.00 | Insurance/ Patient |
| Report on a pro-form, no examination Typically 30 minutes requirement | £95.00 | Patient |
| Written report without examination, providing a detailed opinion and statement on the condition of the patient required detailed review of patients notes Typically 30 minutes requirement | £125.00 | Patient |
| Written report with examination, providing a detailed opinion and statement on the condition of the patient required detailed review of patients notes Typically 45 minutes appointment | £180.00 | Patient |
| Passport countersignature | At GPs discretion | Patient |
| Firearms letter | At GPs discretion | Patient |
| Driving | Fee | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| DVLA VOC GP certificate | £15.00 | Patient |
| DVLA GP series 2 | £48.00 | Patient |
| DVLA GP examination | £102.00 | DVLA |
| HGV, PSV, elderly, taxi driver medical 40 minute examination and paperwork | £140.00 | Patient |
| Fostering / Adoption / Childminder | Fee | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| Fostering/ adoption (full medical exam and paperwork) | £165.00 | Normally paid by patient |
| Fostering/ adoption (update report) | £45.00 | Normally paid by patient |
| Completion of childminder health form | £90.00 | Patient |
| Mental capacity | Fee | Usually paid ny |
|---|---|---|
| Mental capacity report (full medical exam and paperwork – surgery appointment) | £160.00 | Patient/ family/ solicitor |
| Mental capacity report (full medical exam and paperwork – home visit) | £200.00 | Patient/ family/ solicitor |
| Power of attorney (full medical exam and paperwork – surgery appointment) | £160.00 | Patient/ family/ solicitor |
| Power of attorney (full medical exam and paperwork – home visit) | £260.00 | Patient/ family/ solicitor |
| Court of protection (full medical exam and paperwork – surgery appointment) | £160.00 | Patient/ family/ solicitor |
| Court of protection (full medical exam and paperwork requiring home visit) | £260.00 | Patient/ family/ solicitor |
| Insurance | Fee | Usually paid by |
|---|---|---|
| GP report for insurance applicants | £125.00 | Insurance |
| GP supplementary reports | £60.00 | Insurance |
| Targeted report – per condition | £125.00 | Insurance |
Frequently asked questions
Method of payment
We accept cash and cheques only. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Poplars Surgery’ unless advised otherwise by the receptionist or doctor.
Payment must be made upon making the request.
Non-NHS work is charged in line with British Medical Association Guidelines.
If you require further information specifically relating to fees charged for Non NHS services, please ask at reception in the first instance.
All above services are purely at the individual GPs discretion.
Time requirement
We require 4 week’s notice although we do try and complete such requests sooner.
Where a patient has an urgent request, this should always be explained to the receptionist who will note the request, however it is not always possible to process these faster since more clinically urgent NHS work will always take precedent.