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Services near me
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Getting a fit (sick) note
Request a sick note if you've been sick for more than 7 days.
Submit readings
Submit a reading to your GP if you have been requested to do so.
Accessing your health record
Find out about the types of records and how to access them.
Accessing someone else’s information (Proxy access)
As a parent, family member or carer, you may be able to access services for someone else. We call this having proxy access. We can set this up for you if you are both registered with us.
Managing your health online (online services)
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Self-referral
Refer yourself to a health service such as talking therapies without having to see a GP first.
Clinics
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Information:
Non-NHS Work
Non-NHS Work: What It Is and Why There Is a Fee
The NHS provides most health care free of charge, but some services are not covered. These are referred to as non-NHS services and include tasks such as:
Examples for patients:
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Accident or sickness certificates for insurance
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School or sports fitness certificates
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Travel or private prescriptions
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Medical reports for insurance or legal purposes
Examples for other organisations:
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Life assurance or income protection reports
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Disability benefits reports (DWP)
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Adoption or fostering medical reports
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Copies of records for solicitors
Discretionary Service: Non-NHS work is discretionary. GPs are not required to carry out these tasks but will usually try to assist where possible. These tasks are carried out outside normal NHS clinical hours to avoid affecting patient care.
Processing Times: Non-NHS requests take a minimum of 28 days and may take longer if medical records need to be reviewed or sourced from another practice.
Patient Requests: We kindly ask our patients not to chase non-NHS work. Once we have received your form, please wait until we contact you to confirm that it is ready to collect.
Fees: Doctors may charge for non-NHS work based on guidance from the British Medical Association (BMA). Fees are intended to cover the time, staff, and resources required. You will always be informed of any charges in advance.
Why it may take time:
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Completing forms often requires reviewing a patient’s full medical record to ensure accuracy
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Doctors are professionally responsible for any information they sign
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New patients may require medical records from previous practices
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Urgent requests may require special arrangements and could incur additional fees
How you can help:
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Submit all related forms at the same time
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Ensure forms are accurate and include all required information
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Understand that urgent requests may take longer and could incur additional charges
For a full list of non-NHS fees or guidance, please contact the practice.
Page last reviewed: 23 February 2026
Page created: 26 September 2025
Page created: 26 September 2025