Some work undertaken by GPs is outside the scope of remuneration by the NHS and is subject to a fee payable in line with current BMA guidance. Fees can be paid by Cash or Cheque (Payable to The Calow & Brimington Practice).
For more information about why GP's charge private fees for some requests see link below:
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/fees/why-doctors-charge-fees/why-does-my-doctor-charge-fees
From 1/10/2026:
| Type of work | Fee Due |
| Letters, certificates and short forms | |
| Private letter / To Whom It May Concern | £30.00 - £60.00 |
| Straight-forward short statement of fact / stamp | £25.00 |
| Private sick note | £45.00 |
| Private Prescription | £45.00 |
| Firearms/Shotgun License | £65.00 |
| Seat Belt Exception | £40.00 |
| International Certificate of Vaccination | £40.00 |
| Travel / Holiday Cancellation Certificate or Form | £75.00 |
| Insurance and record-based reports | |
| Insurance Claim Form / Pro-forma Report – no examination required | £70.00 |
| General Practitioners Report / Insurance Report – no examination | £110.00 |
| Written Medical Report from Records | £90.00 |
| Written Report to Solicitors or Employers | £90.00 - £130.00 |
| Medical Report on Pro-forma | £110.00 |
| Road traffic accident and driving-related work | |
| RTC – 1st Attending Doctor / first clinical point of contact | £21.30 |
| GP review following Road Traffic Accident – medical for insurance purposes | £104.00 |
| Medical for Driving / HGV / PCV / Taxi | £156.00 |
| Medical examination and Report | |
| Medical for Employment – examination and report | £130.00 |
| Medical Report with Examination | £130.00 |
| Firearms Medical Report | £60.00 |
| Capacity, Court of Protection and LPA work | |
| Court of Protection Certificate / COP3 form – standard certificate | £175.00 |
| Lasting Power of Attorney – standard certificate/provider work | £175.00 |
| Formal Mental Capacity Assessment with consultation and written report | £295.00 |
| Complex capacity work requiring significant records review or bespoke report | By quotation, normally £350.00 - £500.00 |
| Other private work | |
| Any other private work at the discretion of the Partnership | £90.00 per 30 minutes |
