Non NHS Services at Foundry

Non-NHS Services at Foundry

Our GP contract with the NHS provides most healthcare free of charge.

However, we also offer some extra services not covered by the NHS. These include reports and medicals. As these are not NHS-funded, there is a fee for these services.

If you can’t find the service you need or have questions, check our FAQ section below

Charges at Foundry

You can find a list of charges below. Fees must be paid before we book your appointment or complete your report.

We cannot make exceptions.

Fees for Non-NHS (Private) Services

Examinations

Reports/Certificates that require an examination are at a cost of £125.

These include:

• Medical Fitness to Drive (DVLA)
• Taxi, HGV, PSV, and Hackney Carriage Medicals (Please complete the required eye test with an optician before your GP review. If this is not done, an extra review will cost more.)
• Sports Medicals (e.g. Shotgun Licence, Jockey, Racing Driver, PADI)
• Fitness to Travel Statement with Medical
• Health Insurance Report (BUPA, Aviva etc.)

If no examination is needed, the report/certificate costs £90.

Requests for extra information usually cost £45.

General Letters and Forms

• Private Letter or 'To Whom it May Concern': £45
• Private Prescription (without consultation): £25
• Private Sickness Certificate: £45, £60 or £125 depending on complexity/need for examination.
• Holiday Cancellation Form: £45 or £60 depending on complexity.
• Bus Pass Form: £45 Note: that this can also completed by other professionals.
Including mental health and social workers.
• Seat Belt Exemption: £125 (examination and report)

Note: We no longer process Blue Badge requests. These can be applied for online at gov.uk

Medical Records Access

People over the age of 16 can access their GP health record for Free on the NHS App, NHS Website and SystmOnline. This allows you to see new information added to your record. This includes consultation notes, test results and letters.

Accessing your GP health record can help you to understand and manage your health. without having to phone or visit your GP surgery.

You may already have access. To check if you do, click ‘View your GP health record’ in the NHS App. For further NHS App help visit nhs.uk/helpmeapp

If you don’t have access yet, then contact our team today.

• Medical Record Summary (Digital Copy): £100
• Full Medical Records (Digital Copy): From £100. Complex records cost £85 per GP hour and £17 per admin hour.
• Subject Access Request (SAR): First request is free. Repeated requests for the same information will be charged in-line with the above.

Print and Postage Fees

• Printed copies: 10p per page.
• Postage: £5 (signed delivery). Collecting is free. Please bring your ID.

Non-NHS Services - FAQs

Isn’t the NHS supposed to be free?

Yes, most NHS services are free.

However, there are some exceptions.

• Prescription charges still apply in England.
• Some services like medical reports, claim forms, and some travel vaccinations are not covered by the NHS.
• Some medicals may need to be done privately, such as insurance or employment medicals.

Surely the doctor is being paid anyway?

GPs are not NHS employees. They are self-employed and run their practices like small businesses. They must cover costs like staff, buildings, and utilities.

The NHS pays for specific services only. Fees for non-NHS work cover these additional costs.

What is covered by the NHS and what is not?

Non-NHS services we charge patients for:

• Travel vaccinations (some)
• Private medical insurance reports.
• Holiday cancellation claim forms.
• “To Whom it May Concern” letters.

Services we charge institutions for:

• Medical reports for insurers or solicitors.
• DSS or Benefits Agency reports.
• Medical exams for council employees.

Letters we may decline to write:

• Proof of a child’s school attendance for minor illnesses.
• Proof of attendance for work.
• Letters to third parties without consent or payment confirmation.

Where do I go if I need a service you don’t offer?

Patients sometimes ask for non-NHS services from us because we have their full medical records. If we don’t offer the service you need, other private providers can help. We cannot recommend specific providers, but you can search online based on your area.

Why does it take time to complete my form?

NHS work comes first. Private work like completing forms is done alongside this.

We aim to complete requests as quickly as possible, usually within 30 working days.

'I only need the doctor’s signature!'

GPs can only sign forms when they know the details are correct. They must check medical records first. Inaccurate forms can lead to serious consequences for doctors. Fees reflect the time and responsibility involved.

What will I be charged?

We will tell you in advance if a fee applies and how much it will be. Fees vary between practices. We follow guidance from the BMA when setting our charges.

What about passport applications?

We cannot sign passport applications. Someone you trust, like a teacher, accountant, or retired professional, can often do this for free.

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