Requesting a Medical Letter

Some requests fall outside of the NHS services we are commissioned to provide. This includes requests for letters of support or written confirmation for personal, legal or travel purposes.

Examples of Letter Types

The following is a list of the most frequent types of letters that are requested. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list:

• Letters to confirm a medical condition for housing, schools or workplace adjustments
• Travel with medication letters (for holidays or flights)
• Gym cancellations or membership suspensions for health reasons
• Insurance claims or accident/sickness reports
• Support letters for benefits (i.e. PIP), legal matters or immigration
• General 'To Whom It May Concern' letters

How to Request a Letter

If you need one of these letters:

1. Contact your GP first, as they are usually responsible for providing medical letters and may have a different fee structure too
2. If your GP is unable to assist, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis. If approved, the following applies:
   • A clinician would complete the letter outside of clinical hours
   • A £60.00 administration fee is payable before collection
   • We require 28 days from the date of request to provide the letter

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritise NHS -funded clinical care.