PRIVATE SERVICE CHARGES

We carry out various examinations for our patients that are not covered by the NHS. These include HGV medicals, Pre-employment medicals, Holiday Cancellation forms, Insurance work, Fire Arms Licence applications/renewals etc. Appointments (if a medical is required) can be made by the receptionists.

There is a charge for these services. Please see a list of current charges.

PLEASE NOTE you must complete all relevant sections of forms prior to submiting it to the practice. Please allow at least 28 working days for any form you require to be completed by your doctor. If you require forms to be completed more urgently, please inform the practice when you submit your request.

Further information and guidance on the reason we charge for this service

Extreme sports & Pilot licence medical assessments

Garstang Medical Practice are not able to provide Pilot licence medical assessments or GP letters for the participation in extreme sports such as marathons, diving, sky-diving, parachuting, bungee jumping etc.

This is a private service and is above the standard NHS requirements for our practice, therefore our GPs have collectively decided that we can unfortunately no longer provide this service to our patients due to the medical legal implications and risk involved. Should a GP make the incorrect decision regarding a patient’s health/ability to fulfil what is required for a pilot licence/extreme sport, the GP in question would not be covered by medical indemnity.

We are able to provide you with a copy of your full medical history free of charge. This information can also be accessed online via our Patient Online Service. Please contact the surgery for further details on how to register.

Alternatively, you may wish to contact a private medical assessment provider.

Please contact the Aviation Authority or event organiser for further advice.