Private GP Referral Letters

If your GP feels that you need more specialist input then the next step is to get a referral letter to a relevant specialist. Most NHS specialists will require a referral from an NHS GP. Most private specialists and insurance companies will accept either an NHS or private GP referral letter. The referral letter is addressed to a named specialist, clinic or hospital and contains details of your medical history and details of the reason why a specialist opinion is being sought, such as your symptoms.

Our doctors will normally be able to send you your referral letter the same day as you have your GP appointment.

Our GPs can write referral letters for Dermatology, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedic, Neurology and more. Further information on this can be found below.

The length of time a referral is valid depends on the type and severity of your condition. Doctor referral letters will include the date of referral and it is up to the discretion of the specialist whether they deem this valid or out of date. Some private GPs charge patients extra fees to write a referral letter. There are no extra fees for referrals by Medicspot doctors.

Most private specialists do require a GP referral, as do most private medical insurance policies. Ask your medical insurer and private specialist whether a referral letter is needed.

Most NHS specialists will requires a referral from an NHS GP. In this case Referral Letters from a private Medicspot GP would not be suitable. Read our guide and find out how to register with your local NHS GP.