Private Fees

Some services are not free under the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance reports, cetificates, claim forms
• Passport/licence photo endorsement/signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Fitness certificates
• Vaccination certificates

Our reception staff will be happy to advise about the fees we charge for the various services. 

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Various exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs). 

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate contribution towards the cost of NHS medicines which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay. 

Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need a lot of medication.

NHS Charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription (per item): £9.35
• 3-month PPC: £30.24
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £108.10

If you will have to pay for 3 or more prescription items in three months, or more than 12 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC. 

• Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
• General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.