Scully Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 There was a post on here a week or so ago along similar lines. https://ukshootingnews.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/unionised-gps-are-refusing-to-co-operate-with-police-over-health-records/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 have the doctors got to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 This might be relevant: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/338811-basc-says-dont-pay-medical-fee/?hl=basc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Basically, if the GPs wont or don't respond within 21 days, then it is taken as read that no medical reasons exist for withholding a grant or renewal and the firearms licencing teams have to process as normal (ie they cannot withhold a renewal or grant). If GPs refuse to play ball unless you pay for their signatures, you can refuse to pay them as no payment is required under legislation and the end result is the same. It's yet another piece of flawed and unnecessary red tape. Edited June 24, 2016 by Savhmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Basically, if the GPs wont or don't respond within 21 days, then it is taken as read that no medical reasons exist for withholding a grant or renewal and the firearms licencing teams have to process as normal (ie they cannot withhold a renewal or grant). If GPs refuse to play ball unless you pay for their signatures, you can refuse to pay them as no payment is required under legislation and the end result is the same. It's yet another piece of flawed and unnecessary red tape. This is not exactly true. There is no legislation in place relating to this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Errr, actually, that's what I meant...there's no legislative directive in place mentioning any requirement for payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I am guessing the police firearms licensing department email the doctors practice and most of the time get no reply so then make a judgement call to continue the application processing or escalate the importance of a medical formal report/opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Errr, actually, that's what I meant...there's no legislative directive in place mentioning any requirement for payment It's an important difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) When I had my first application in five years ago I asked my doctor during a appointment if the police had contacted him, he showed me the letter asking him if I had any medical condition that would affect me with firearms, he told me that as I didn't have any such conditions he just didn't respond as there was no need, then he just saved the letter on the computer on my records. Im hoping will be the same again on my renewal this year. Edited June 24, 2016 by smokinggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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