The National Health Service provides most health care to most people free of charge, but there are exceptions. GPs are contracted to provide NHS general medical services for their patients. Sometimes, however, GPs are asked to provide additional services, which fall outside their contract with the NHS, and in these circumstances, they are entitled to make a reasonable charge for providing them.
See below example of chargeable fees (This is guide only):
- Medical Examination & Report e.g. for HGV/LGV/PSV/Taxi (PCO) (Eye test section of form to be completed at opticians first) £140
- Detailed Medical Report with no examination £80
- Adoption & Fostering Examination and Report £140
- Insurance forms £40
- Firearm/shotgun certificate £40
- Holiday insurance forms/cancellations £40
- Fit to fly letter e.g. Maternity £40
- Private letter e.g. Private sick note £40