Private GP Medical Letters and Reports: Same-Day for Employers, Courts, Universities, and Insurance
There are dozens of situations where you need a letter or report from a doctor — and your NHS GP may take weeks to provide one, if they agree to do it at all. NHS practices are under enormous pressure, and private medical letters are not part of their core contract. Many charge significant fees and have turnaround times of 14 working days or more.
The Online GP by The Wellness provides same-day medical letters and reports from £50. Our GMC-registered doctors produce clear, professional, and detailed medical documentation accepted by employers, universities, courts, insurers, and government bodies across the UK.
Need a medical letter urgently? WhatsApp us now and we'll arrange a same-day consultation and letter. You can also email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
Types of Medical Letters We Provide
Medical Letters for Employers
Employers request medical documentation in many situations, and having the right letter can protect your job, your pay, and your rights. The Online GP provides:
Fitness for work letters. Confirming you are fit to perform your role, or documenting any adjustments needed. Often required when returning from extended sick leave, after an operation, or when starting a new role.
Medical evidence for absence. If you've been off sick and your employer needs documentation beyond a fit note — for example, a detailed letter explaining a medical condition and its expected impact on attendance.
Occupational health support letters. When your employer requests a medical opinion on your ability to carry out specific duties, manage shift work, or work in particular environments.
Reasonable adjustments letters. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers must consider reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities or health conditions. A medical letter documenting your condition and recommended adjustments strengthens your position.
Return to work letters. Some employers require formal medical clearance before you can resume your role, particularly after surgery, serious illness, or mental health absence.
Medical Letters for Universities and Schools
Academic institutions frequently require medical evidence, and timing is often critical — especially during exam season.
Mitigating circumstances letters. If illness has affected your ability to sit exams, submit coursework, or attend lectures, a medical letter documenting your condition and its impact on your academic performance is essential. We understand the language universities expect and ensure our letters clearly connect the medical evidence to the academic impact.
Exam deferral letters. Supporting your application to defer exams due to illness. These are time-sensitive and The Online GP can usually provide them same-day.
Extenuating circumstances for postgraduate students. Particularly important for research students and those on professional courses (medicine, law, nursing) where extensions and interruptions of study require formal medical evidence.
School absence letters. Parents sometimes need medical evidence to explain prolonged absence from school, particularly where the absence might otherwise trigger attendance monitoring.
Student fitness to study assessments. Some courses, especially healthcare and teaching programmes, require students to provide medical evidence of fitness to undertake clinical placements.
Medical Letters for Courts and Legal Proceedings
Legal proceedings often require medical evidence, and the quality of that evidence can significantly affect outcomes. The Online GP provides:
Medical evidence for court. Letters and reports documenting medical conditions relevant to court hearings. Our doctors understand that court-directed medical evidence must be factual, objective, and clearly referenced to clinical findings.
Personal injury medical reports. For road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, slip-and-fall incidents, and other personal injury claims. We document your injuries, current symptoms, treatment received, and expected prognosis.
Medical evidence for family court. In custody and family proceedings, medical evidence about a parent's health may be relevant. We provide objective, factual reports.
Tribunal support letters. Employment tribunals, disability discrimination cases, and benefit appeals may all require medical evidence. We produce letters that are structured to address the specific legal questions being asked.
Medical reports for immigration and visa applications. Some visa categories require medical assessments. We provide these in the formats required by UK Visas and Immigration.
Dealing with a legal matter that needs medical evidence? WhatsApp us to discuss your requirements with our team, or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
Medical Letters for Insurance
Insurance companies regularly require medical evidence, and delays can hold up claims or policy applications.
Travel insurance claims. If you fell ill or were injured while abroad and need to claim on your travel insurance, a medical report documenting your condition and treatment supports your claim.
Holiday cancellation evidence. If a medical condition forced you to cancel a trip, we can provide a letter confirming the medical basis for the cancellation.
Life and health insurance applications. Some insurers require a GP medical report as part of the application process. We can complete these quickly without the long waits typical of NHS practices.
Critical illness and income protection claims. Detailed medical documentation supporting your claim for critical illness cover or income protection benefits.
Fitness Assessments and Medical Clearance
Pre-employment medical assessments. Many employers, particularly in transport, security, construction, and healthcare, require medical clearance before you start work. We provide these assessments with same-day reporting.
Fitness to travel letters. If you have a medical condition and need confirmation that you're fit to fly, or you need a letter for your airline, cruise line, or travel insurer, we provide these quickly and professionally.
Fitness to drive assessments. If the DVLA has requested a medical assessment, or you need medical evidence about your fitness to drive for any reason.
Sports and fitness medical clearance. For gym memberships, sporting events, or athletic competition where medical clearance is required.
Diving medical assessments. Scuba diving medical certificates (HSE-approved assessment) for recreational and commercial diving.
What Makes a Good Medical Letter?
Not all medical letters are equal. A poorly written letter can be worse than no letter at all — it may be rejected, questioned, or fail to support your case effectively.
At The Online GP, every medical letter meets these standards:
Clear clinical basis. Our letters reference specific clinical findings, symptoms reported, examination results, and diagnostic evidence. They don't just state conclusions — they show the medical basis for those conclusions.
Professional formatting. Letters are printed on clinic-headed paper, include the date, the doctor's full name and GMC registration number, and the clinic's contact details. They are structured clearly with appropriate medical terminology.
Objective and factual. Particularly important for court and legal letters. Our doctors provide factual medical evidence without advocacy. Courts and tribunals expect medical professionals to be witnesses of fact, not advocates for a position.
Appropriate to the audience. A letter for your employer is written differently from a letter for court. We tailor the language, level of detail, and structure to the specific recipient and purpose.
Timely. Many medical letters are needed urgently. Our same-day service ensures you're not left waiting when deadlines are approaching.
The Process
1. Contact us. WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call 020 3951 3429. Tell us what type of letter you need and any deadline.
2. Consultation. We'll arrange a video or in-person consultation with a GMC-registered doctor. Bring any relevant existing medical records, previous letters, or documentation about the purpose of the letter.
3. Letter issued. In most cases, your letter is emailed as a PDF on the same day as your consultation. Complex reports may take 1-3 working days.
Pricing
All fees are discussed and agreed before your consultation. There are no hidden charges.
Why Choose The Online GP for Medical Letters?
Speed. NHS GPs typically quote 2-4 weeks for private medical letters. We deliver same-day in most cases.
Quality. Our doctors produce letters that are clear, well-structured, and fit for purpose — whether the reader is an HR manager, a university administrator, a judge, or an insurance assessor.
Experience. Our GMC-registered doctors regularly produce medical documentation for employers, legal proceedings, universities, and insurers. They understand what each recipient needs and expects.
Convenience. Video consultations available 7 days a week. In-person appointments at our Baker Street clinic. WhatsApp booking for fast response.
Multilingual. Letters and consultations available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Dutch. We can also produce letters with certified translations if required.
Get your medical letter today.
📧 Email team@thewellnesslondon.com
📞 Call 020 3951 3429
📍 Visit us: 10 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 6AZ
This article was written by the medical team at The Online GP by The Wellness. Last updated: February 2026. The Online GP provides medical letters and reports based on genuine medical consultation — we do not issue letters without a clinical assessment.
