Palatine Group Practice

 

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Private Fees

We do not offer private consultations or treatment for patients who are eligible for NHS treatment.  We only offer ‘immediate and necessary’ private consultations (see Health Care for Temporary Residents/Visitors to the Island here) for people who are not eligible for NHS care.     

Private Medicals

Your Doctor is happy to carry out private medical examinations in connection with insurance, sports or driving. A fee is payable for such medicals. Please inform our receptionist as a special appointment has to be made outside normal Surgery hours to allow sufficient time.

Why do I have to pay for some services?
The Government's contract with GPs covers medical services to NHS patients, including the provision of ongoing medical treatment. In recent years, however, more and more organisations have been involving doctors in a whole range of non-medical work. Sometimes the only reason that GPs are asked is because they are in a position of trust in the community, or because an insurance company or employer wants to ensure that information provided to them is true and accurate.  It is important to understand that GPs are not employed by the NHS; they are self-employed and they have to cover their costs - staff, buildings, heating, lighting, etc - in the same way as any small business. The NHS covers these costs for NHS work, but for non-NHS work, the fees charged by GPs contribute towards their costs.  This is also why you will be asked to make an appointment outside of the Doctor’s NHS surgery time (e.g. at the end of the surgery). 

EXAMPLE OF SERVICES WHICH MUST BE PAID FOR AND THE FEE PAYABLE

INSURANCES and CLAIM FORMS
Insurance claim verification simple form	£15.00
Sickness insurance claim	£15.00
Holiday cancellation insurance simple form	£15.00
Holiday cancellation insurance complex form	£25.00
MEDICALS/REPORTS*
Taxi/HGV/Pilot medical	£50.00
Fitness to attend sports/school/university medical	£50.00
Fitness to attend sports/school/university proforma	£15.00
Power of Attorney : examination and certificate	£100.00
IMMUNISATIONS (See also Travel Vaccinations below)
Private patient: per course of injections	As agreed in advance
Practice patient: malaria prescription	£13.00
Private ‘flu jab (no script fee)	£18.00
OTHER
Report/letter/extract from notes (depending on complexity)	£25.00-£55.00
Private script	£13.00
Private sickness certificate	£15.00
Passport/Driving Licence countersignature	£15.00

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT DO MEDICALS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT OUR PATIENTS.

For information about how to arrange a medical, please click here.

For information about getting your passport countersigned, please click here.

For information on Travel Vaccines, please click here.