Petition · past parliament
Stop GP surgeries charging for medical letters for patients.
Closed
84 signatures
What the petition asks
GP surgeries often ask for payment for providing medical letters to some of the most vulnerable patients. For many patients , being asked to pay up to £25 for a letter to prove their medical condition can lead to greater stress, anxiety, and a feeling of hopelessness. Medical letters must be free.
Timeline
| 30 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
84
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Oct 2017
Closed
30 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.