GP forms & letters we can and can't provide

Requesting a letter from your GP

Patients request letters from their GP for a number of reasons and our doctors are frequently asked to prvide private or 'to whom it may concern' letters or reports to third parties.  The usual fee for a standard letter is a minimum of £30.   Although more complicated letters or reports may attract a higher fee. 

Timescales 

Private letters and reports do not take priority over NHS work.  Please allow up to 28 days for any requests to be fulfilled. 

Content

We will not accept requests for 'the doctor must write these exact words'.  The GP will write what they know, supported by your medical record.  Both the letter and the opinion they produce is final and you cannot request changes to be made.  The GP has the right to refuse your request or provide alternative wording if they feel it is necessary. 

Letters we do not provide

Passport or driving license endorsements 

Seatbelt exemption certificate

character references for a job

Missing a court appearance or probation letters - we do not provide these unless we have been personally directed to do so by a court order. 

Fitness to travel 

Missed or deferred exams, schooling or university letters 

Published on 19 June 2025