Medical Letters from a Private GP
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If you need a medical letter to explain a health condition, treatment, or medical opinion, AccessGP offers private GP consultations to assess your situation and, where clinically appropriate, provide a clear and professional medical letter.
Medical letters are not issued automatically and are only provided following a consultation and clinical assessment.
What is a medical letter?
A medical letter is a written document prepared by a doctor that summarises relevant medical information for a specific purpose.
Medical letters may be used for:
- Employers or workplaces
- Schools, colleges, or universities
- Fitness to travel or return to work
- Supporting accommodation or adjustments
- Confirming a medical condition or treatment plan
The content of a medical letter is based on clinical assessment and professional judgement.
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Can a private GP write a medical letter?
Yes. A private GP can write a medical letter following a medical consultation. Medical letters issued by AccessGP are suitable for most employers, educational institutions, and organisations.
Please note:
- Medical letters are only issued after a consultation
- Letters are based on clinical findings, not patient requests alone
- We cannot guarantee that a letter will support a specific outcome
How to get a medical letter with AccessGP
- Book a private GP appointment online
- Upload any supporting evidence that is required, such as your summary care record
- Speak to a GP by video or telephone
- Discuss the purpose and requirements of your letter
- Your letter is provided digitally, usually on the same day
What types of medical letters can AccessGP provide?
Depending on clinical appropriateness, AccessGP may provide letters relating to:
- Medical conditions affecting study or exams
- Temporary illness or recovery
- Ongoing medical conditions
- Fitness to travel
- Medication confirmation
Each request is assessed individually during your consultation.
What we cannot provide
There are situations where a medical letter may not be appropriate, including:
- Letters requested without a medical assessment
- Medico-legal reports
- Insurance or legal reports
- Occupational health reports requested by employers
- Letters that require access to long-term NHS records we do not hold
If a letter is not appropriate, the GP will explain this clearly during your consultation.
Medical letters and clinical judgement
Medical letters reflect the GP’s professional opinion at the time of assessment. They are factual, objective, and based on the information available during your consultation.
We cannot alter wording to meet third-party demands if it does not reflect the clinical assessment.
FAQs on GP appointments for medical letters
Can you write a medical letter without an appointment?
No. Medical letters are only issued following a GP consultation and clinical assessment.
Can you backdate a medical letter?
Medical letters are written based on the information available at the time of assessment. We cannot backdate letters beyond what is clinically appropriate.
Will my employer or university accept a private GP medical letter?
Most organisations accept medical letters from registered doctors, including private GPs. Acceptance is ultimately at the discretion of the requesting organisation.
How quickly will I receive my medical letter?
If clinically appropriate, medical letters are usually provided digitally after your consultation.
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Medical letters are only issued following a consultation and clinical assessment. Talk to a UK-registered GP about your concerns today.