The National Health Service provides 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 exists because the service is not covered by the NHS, for example, providing medical reports for insurance companies or employers.
The Government’s contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients, including the provision of ongoing medical treatment, but not non-NHS work.
GPs do not have to carry out non-NHS work on behalf of their patients.
Therefore, other than for referrals, non-NHS work for patients is entirely at the discretion of the GP. If a GP refuses, this decision is final and we will not respond to repeated requests.
Non-NHS work is completed during the GP’s own time and, as such, there is a fee payable.
The Practice has a list of fees for non-NHS work – please ask our Patient Care Team. Please note, the Practice will require payment of fees upfront.
Click here Private Work Policy to read our Practice policy on non-NHS work.