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Charges apply for non-NHS work. Some of the principle fees are listed below or can printed off - click here

Overseas patients - non EU patients - EU patients can have free treatment on proof of residency. British non-domiciles and other foreign nationals all have to pay for consultations and treatment - Click here

HGV/ sports/ taxi and insurance medicals These are carried out outside the usual surgery hours for a fee. The receptionist will be able to make an appointment for this service. At present the cost of this service in £90.00

Insurance forms/ passport applications and private letters Unfortunately, these too are not covered by the NHS and a charge will be made for the service which is payable on collection of the completed form. A similar charge is made if you ask us to write to the council or housing department. The present cost is £20-00

Certificates for school - A charge of £20 will be made for short letters for school children. Longer reports will cost more.

First attendance after a car accident - a charge of £35 will be made for a first consultation after a car accident. A receipt will be issued for you to claim the money back from your car insurance company. Note if you go to an accident and emergency department - they will also make a charge.

Private sick notes - Only one DSS note is provided if you are off sick for more than 7 days. If you require a note to cover a lesser period your employer should take a self certificate. If you still want a sick note then a private one will be issued for a cost of   £15.Click here for further details about sick notes click here

Travel vaccinations and prescriptions for malaria tablets - many of these are not covered by the NHS so have to be paid by patients. The cost is £30 per course of vaccinations per disease plus vaccine cost. A private prescription for malaria tablets is £15. The nurse or receptionist ill advise about any additional charges at the time of application.

 

This page was last updated 09-06-2010


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