University Medical Note/NEC – Radford Medical Practice

GP Medical Note or Self Certification?

If you are unwell for less than 7 days and have not been able to attend exams or assessments, you can submit an NTU Self Certification form to your university here: NTU Self Certification Form

We will only provide a GP medical note (if appropriate) for an illness over 7 days & if you have been seen by medical/nursing staff whilst being unwell. We CANNOT do medical notes if you have not been seen by a GP/Clinician at the surgery whilst you are unwell.

Please see the NTU guidance on NEC’s for more details and examples: NTU Note of Extenuating Circumstance

GP Medical Notes (NEC’s) – How to apply

There is a minimum fee of £20 for this service, and letters will be completed within 14 working days from payment (non-negotiable). Please be advised the fee will be going up to £30 from 23.9.2024.

Fill in the form at the bottom of this page
Wait for a member of the team to contact you about your request
If a Medical Note is appropriate, we will ask the GP if they are able to do a letter
We will then contact you to arrange payment
Once payment has been made, the letter will be typed and signed by a GP within 14 days
The letter will be emailed to you or you will be contacted to collect it

Why is there a charge for this?

The charges for such services are based on the time taken to do a review of your health record, current and past, and the administrative time in preparing the medical note. Do not leave requesting an NEC until the last minute as we may not be able to complete your request in time. We are not compelled to complete any non-NHS work, but do so for the convenience of our patients but never to the detriment of our NHS duties, which always comes first.

What about DSA’s or Access Statements?

DSA and Access Statement forms DO NOT fall under this category and are completed free of charge, if you are eligible. These forms will be completed within 21 days (non-negotiable). See our page on DSA’s and Access Statements.

Other places you can get Medical Evidence:

· The NHS App

· University self-certification form

· Hospital/clinic letter provided by the hospital

· Letter provided by your counsellor/psychologist

· Crime report and number

· Documentary evidence from a court or solicitor

The GP will not provide a medical note for the following conditions/circumstances:

· Failure to read the exam timetable/assessment deadlines

· Exam stress/pressure

· Minor illnesses (e.g., coughs and colds etc.)

· Self-induced conditions (e.g., hangover)

· Personal disruptions (e.g., holidays)

· Accommodation/housing disturbances

University Medical Note Request Form

Please read and tick the statement below that best describes your request:(Required)

Short term illness or injury lasting up to 7 days

Long term illness or injury lasting over 7 days

Personal circumstances lasting over 7 days (e.g. death of a relative)

Patient Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Current Address(Required)

Contact Number(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Please provide details of your condition/circumstance, including any dates you consulted a medical professional:(Required)

Patient Disclaimer: Plead read & tick(Required)

I understand that a medical note is a non-NHS service and therefore cannot be completed urgently

I understand that there is a minimum fee of £20 and a 2-week turnaround for a medical note from the GP

I understand that a medical note cannot be provided to me if I have not been seen by a GP for my long-term condition

I accept the GP’s ability to refuse me a medical note if I do not meet the relevant criteria