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Non NHS Private Fees

 

Learn more about private services fees

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

  • Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
  • Insurance claim forms
  • Letters for taking medication abroad
  • Private sick notes
  • Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.

Housing 

The process of applying for local authority housing has moved exclusively online. They will no longer accept paper applications.

You do not need a doctor’s letter. You need to complete a self-assessment form which is only available online or directly from the council. A letter from your doctor will not help the process

If the council are unable to process your application and need further medical information, they will request your written consent and write directly to your doctor in confidence to provide the required medical information.

 

Housing Application Contacts

Housing Options Centre

1a Eros House
Brownhill Road SE6 2EG

  • Tel: 020 8314 7007

Letting & Support Services Unit

Homesearch Support Officer

  • Tel: 020 8314 3648

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 3.30pm and Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm
(this is also the address for applicants who live outside the borough)

 

Other Helpful websites

Why do GPs sometimes charge fees?

Read our frequently asked questions about non-NHS and private services.

Isn’t the NHS supposed to be free?

Surely the doctor is being paid anyway?

What is covered by the NHS and what is not?

Can you give examples of non-NHS services for which GPs can charge their NHS patients:

Can you give examples of non-NHS services for which GPs can charge other institutions:

Is it true that the BMA sets fees for non-NHS work?

Why does it sometimes take my GP a long time to complete my form?

I only need the doctor’s signature – what is the problem?

What will I be charged?

What can I do to help?

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