This applies to any work that the practice is requested to undertake that does not fall within the National Health Service contract for General Practitioners. The list shown here is not exhaustive. If you have any queries about any private work fees, please discuss with your GP.
Timescales
All private work requests will be date marked upon receipt and replied to within 14 days unless exceptional circumstances exist. Where there is an anticipated exceptional delay, you will be contacted to give a new timescale for completion.
Payment
An invoice will be issued to you and payment must be received before any work is undertaken by the GP.
FEES FOR NON-NHS SERVICES
Service
Net£
VAT£
Gross£
VAT Code
Private Sick Note
20.00
0.00
20.00
No VAT
Short Certificate TWIMC letter / Fitness to fly / Health clubs / Freedom from infection / Travel pass. Housing
20.00 25.00
4.00 5.00
24.00 30.00
T1 T1
Blood Test (excluding laboratory fees and postage) Using equipment supplied by requesting organisation.
Other Work not Listed. Price to be agreed before work is undertaken.
TBA
TBA
Please note:
We reserve the right to refuse to undertake work.
If Patient information is requested to be sent by email, the individual, not the Practice, is responsible for ensuring the security of the address.
Travel Vaccination Clinic
Quote / Testimonial:
Planning to travel abroad this summer?
Book your holiday vaccinations in our dedicated travel clinic.
A travel risk assessment form needs to be completed and handed in at least 6 weeks before your holiday. This will ensure that you are provided with the correct vaccinations. These forms can either be downloaded from our website or requested from reception.
Please note that this service is only available to patients currently registered here at Grimston Medical Centre.
You will be provided with a quotation for the cost of the vaccinations and upon payment an appointment with our specialist travel nurse.
A price list for standard travel vaccinations and anti-malaria medication is available on our website. Other vaccinations are priced individually.
Non-urgent advice: Grimston Medical Centre does not currently offer yellow fever vaccinations.
The vaccine and certificate are only available from registered yellow fever vaccination centres.
Please visit www.nathnacyfzone.org.uk to search for Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinics in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Yellow fever (YF) is a serious illness caused by the YF virus. YF is usually passed on to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito and occurs in parts of the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa and South/Central America.
YF can vary from a flu-like illness that gets better on its own over several days to a severe illness with fever, jaundice (turning yellow), bleeding and organ failure.
There is no specific medicine to treat YF. Most people with the disease will need to be admitted to hospital and treated for their symptoms, some in intensive care.
NaTHNaC Guidance and Information about Yellow Fever
NaTHNaC (National Travel Health Network and Centre – a UK Government organisation) produce travel health guidance for overseas travel. They have produced an information leaflet about YF covering;
We aim to provide the best possible service under the NHS so we do not have private patients. We are happy to make private referrals. Non-NHS certificates are available for a fee.
Minor Surgery
The Medical Centre has a well equipped treatment room which has been approved by NHS Norfolk for minor operations. The doctors are qualified and approved to perform minor operations.
Other Clinics
Anticoagulation Clinic
Dietitian Clinic
Dressings Clinic
NHS Health Checks
Ask at Reception for an appointment.
Regular Practice Nurse Clinics
Chest Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Clinic
Vascular Clinic
Health Visitor Baby Clinic
For Health Visitor clinics contact the Health Visitor on 01553 782641.
Immunisation Clinic
Every Wednesday Morning
The nurse will give the childhood vaccinations; you will receive a reminder through the post to make an appointment when a vaccine is due.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Women aged between 25 and 64 will be sent an invitation to attend for a cervical smear test at intervals stipulated by the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, currently every three to five years.
Breast Cancer Screening
Women aged between 47 and 65 will be sent an invitation to attend for a mammogram at the QEH or mobile mammography unit every 3 years.