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Doctors note will cost me money?

I have been struggling with depression and stress, and I was talking to the Doctor today (during my appointment) about getting an extension on my assignment.
The Doctor said to get a doctors note it will cost me £20?

I dont know if this is normal or if the doctor is trying to pocket cash?

Reply 1

claireestelle

Original post by Anonymous

That's pretty normal my uni doctors used to charge £30 for notes.

Reply 2

InArduisFouette

enitrely normal as it's not a NHS GMS service to provide none statutory sick notes , you may be able to reclaim this from the HEI depending on their policy.

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Ah I see, thanks guys for the response :smile:

I feel normal about it now :smile:

Reply 4

thefatone

i did not know doctors charge for paper and pen

Reply 5

Reue

Original post by thefatone

i did not know doctors charge for paper and pen

Why should the taxpayer fund a doctor's time spent doing paperwork which has no directly impact on improving anyone's health and only benefits the single person claiming it?

Reply 6

thefatone

Original post by Reue

Why should the taxpayer fund a doctor's time spent doing paperwork which has no directly impact on improving anyone's health and only benefits the single person claiming it?