Non-NHS Services

Last Updated: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

 

Our GP surgery is committed to providing high quality care within the scope of NHS services. However, we do not undertake private work that may involve specialist assessments or activities which present a significant risk of vicarious liability. These include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Fitness to fly assessments
  • Clearance for high-risk sports (e.g. mountaineering, skydiving, paragliding)
  • Certification for participation in sporting events (e.g. marathons, triathlons)
  • Diving medicals or fitness to dive medical certifications for extreme sports or adventure travel

These types of work often require specialist knowledge and expertise that fall outside the General Practice remit. Moreover, issuing certifications for any such activities may expose the GP surgery to potential legal risks, including vicarious liability if an adverse event occurs.

Our GPs are trained to provide General Medical Services and support within the NHS framework. Specialist assessments should be undertaken by professionals with specific expertise in those fields and we encourage patients to seek advice from appropriately qualified clinicians or agencies for such requests.

 

Some things that patients want us to do are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

  • Medicals for pre-employment, and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
  • Insurance claim forms
  • Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
  • Private sick notes
  • Vaccination certificates
  • Private letters

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. 

As this is private work not covered under the NHS contract, it can take up to 6 weeks to be completed.

We will contact you either via telephone or SMS text message when it is ready to be collected. All fees are to be paid on collection.

Please contact Reception for further information about your specific needs.