The Government’s contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients including the provision of ongoing medical treatment. Any other work is known as “non-NHS” and is usually chargeable.
However, non-NHS work which is not covered under the GP NHS contract (including writing letters and filling in forms on behalf of patients) is NOT compulsory.
Request for Medical Forms and Letters
Please do NOT book a GP appointment to request a letter/form. Please request an Over The Counter Request Form which is available at the Reception Desk
What is Non – NHS Work?
Non NHS work is services offered to our patients that is not provided within our NHS contract.
What services are provided to patients as part of non-NHS work?
This work included the following examples:
- Completion of accident/insurance reports
- Pre employment medicals
- Travel vaccinations
- Private prescriptions
- Access to patient medical records
Will there be a fee charged for these services?
It is important to understand that many GP’s are self employed and non- NHS is an extra workload that is not offered as part of our NHS contract. GP’s do not have to carry out non-NHS work, however the GP’s at Brookvale will always try to help their patients when they are able to do so.
How much will I be charged?
The British Medical Association (BMA) suggests fees that GP’s may charge, however this information is issued as guidance only. Please click on the link below for further details of the fees for non-NHS work.