Private Services Policy

🏥 Scope

This practice provides certain non‑NHS services on a discretionary basis. These services are not covered by the NHS and may incur a fee.

If you require a medical examination (not a support letter or report), please contact the relevant provider directly (please see information below).

✅ Services We Provide

  • πŸ‘Ά Medicals for adoption or fostering

  • πŸ“„ Support letters, forms, or medical reports for:

    • πŸ’Ό Employment

    • πŸš— Driving licences (DVLA)

    • πŸ›‘οΈ Insurance purposes

    • ✈️ Travel or holiday cancellations

    • πŸ… Sports or leisure activities

  • The GP will inform patients of the fee before proceeding.

  • Requests will be processed within 30 working days.

❌ Services We Do Not Provide

We do not carry out medical examinations for:

  • Employment

  • Driving licences (DVLA)

  • Insurance purposes

  • Travel or holiday cancellations

  • Sports or leisure activities

📝 Request Process

  • πŸ“‘ Consent Form

    • A signed patient consent form is required for all requests, unless the request comes directly from the patient.

    • Patients can download and print the consent form [Consent Form].

  • πŸ“¬ Submitting Requests

    • Requests must be made in writing, preferably via:

      • AccuRx

      • Email: syicb-sheffield.eastbankmc@nhs.net

      • Letter

    • Requests must include:

      • A clear reason for the request

      • Patient details

      • Preferred method of receiving the report (email or paper copy for collection)

  • πŸ“§ Delivery of Reports

    • Patients must provide an email address they are happy for the report to be sent to, or specify if they require a printed paper copy for collection.

  • ℹ️ Reception Note

    • Please be aware that reception staff are not involved in processing medical report requests.

    • All requests are managed by our Reports Team, who will ensure your request is handled correctly.

    • To avoid delays, please submit requests directly in writing (AccuRx, email, or letter).

🔗 Helpful Links for Medical Examinations

  • πŸ’Ό Employment medicals → Employer’s occupational health service

  • πŸš— DVLA medicalsDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

  • πŸ›‘οΈ Insurance medicals → Your insurance company

  • ✈️ Travel/holiday cancellations → Your travel insurer or tour operator

  • πŸ… Sports medicals → The relevant sports organisation or a private medical provider

Page last reviewed: 17 November 2025
Page created: 16 June 2022