Private Work Fees

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Private medical certificates
• Vaccination certificates where applicable

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. 

Online Test Results

Results of Tests and Investigations

Blood and Urine Tests usually take 7-10 days to return from the hospital so please allow enough time from when the sample was taken. Please telephone 020 8805 8611 after 2pm for results of your tests. 

If the results require urgent attention, you will be notified. A member of our administrative team will be able to tell you either that your results are normal or that the doctor will discuss them with you at your next routine visit. Occasionally, you may be asked to phone your GP after surgery to discuss your results. 

Administrative staff do not have access to further information and are not qualified to give medical advice. If you are worried, please speak to your doctor.

Blood Tests

A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

• assess your general state of health
• confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
• see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The childs hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

X-Rays

An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.

If you have an X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.

An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.

You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.

Our reception team will be able to direct you to the nearest clinic.

Did you know you now have the option to self-refer for some services, which means you don’t need to see a GP or get a letter of referral to access advice and treatment?