Non NHS Services

Private Work Fees

The NHS provides free health care for most people.

It is important to understand that GPs are self employed and not all of the services we provide are covered by the NHS payments to the practice.

Please expect a fee for non NHS services. The staff or your doctor should inform of any charges before carrying out non NHS work.

The NHS does not pay for some of our services, please see below for the charges applicable to the services we offer:

 

SERVICE FEE PAYABLE
Driving medical & report (including elderly fitness to drive and pilot's license) £115
To Whom It May Concern Letter to support claims such as: housing, school, college, insurance etc  £30
Holiday Cancellation Forms £50*
Firearm/Shotgun Certificates £75 
HGV/LGV/PSV £135 
Sickness/accident forms £50*
Private Medical/insurance form completion - dependant on workload required Variable 
Request for report by employer/Occupational health  Variable
Immunisation Certificate or any other simple certificate £15
Passport Applications Not Undertaken 
Completion of Private Health Forms eg BUPA £50*
Westfield Forms (at GP discretion) £10

* indicates the actual fee dependant on level of complexity and time required to complete. You will be informed prior to completion if the fee changes

Private Shared Care Agreements

At Walkley House and Stannington Medical Centre, our primary commitment is to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to all our NHS patients. In line with this commitment, we have established a policy regarding shared care arrangement initiated by private providers.

What is Shared Care

Shared care involves the joint management of a patient’s treatment between a specialist (often in secondary care) and a GP. This arrangement is typically formalised through a shared care agreement, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities for both parties.

Our Stance on Shared Care

Due to increasing demands on NHS resources and the need to prioritise patient safety, our practice has decided no to accepted shared care requests from September 2024 for medications initiated by private providers. This decision is based on several key factors:

  1. Capacity Constraints
    • Our practice is committed to serving our NHS patients effectively. Accepting private shared care requests can strain our resources and impact our ability to provide timely care to those we are contracted to serve.
  2. Safety Concerns
    • Medications initiated by private providers may require specialised monitoring and expertise that our practice may not have the capacity to provide. Ensuring patitent safety is our utmost priority.
  3. Lack of Support:
    • Shared care arrangement with private providers often lack the necessary support and communication channels needed for effective management. This can lead to potential risks and complications in patient care.

What this means for our patients:

  • Patients who have been prescribed medications by private providers will need to continue their care through those providers.
  • We encourage open communication with your private provider to ensure you receive the necessary support and guidance for your treatment.

Conclusion

Our decision to not participate in private shared care arrangements is made with the best interests of our patients of our patients and practice in mind. We remain dedicated to providing high quality NHS care and ensuring the safe and well being of all our patients.

 

For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact our practice directly.