sitsinhedges Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 I've got my renewal going thru right now and had my Doctors surgery call me today asking for £40 to respond to the letter from the firearms dept. I thought there was only supposed to be a fee if further investigation was required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 See BASC website for recent change (9 Sept): https://basc.org.uk/blog/press-releases/latest-news/basc-alerts-members-to-changes-in-licensing-process/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Bargain mine was £62 I haven't paid it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southman1 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Don't pay I refused to pay when mine came up for renewal in May still had no come back ,from the Drs or firearms office . We must stick together and all say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Well funnily enough I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow so I have printed off the BASC page and will be discussing it with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Word has probably not yet reached her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Well funnily enough I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow so I have printed off the BASC page and will be discussing it with her. If she puts the rubber gloves on, it might be wise to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 It's potentially a very sensitive predicament. If your GP insists on payment and the debate gets a bit heated, could this be perceived as aggressive behaviour and ultimately count against you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 It's potentially a very sensitive predicament. If your GP insists on payment and the debate gets a bit heated, could this be perceived as aggressive behaviour and ultimately count against you? Then simply don't allow the debate to "become heated", anyone who would lose their temper and start shouting at their GP over this probably shouldn't own a licence. If the GP refuses to sign it you can't force them to with nasty words, you'd probably just say good day and leave, plus make a complaint officially! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Well funnily enough I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow so I have printed off the BASC page and will be discussing it with her. I would not even mention it, unless they do. Even then, I would very openly start my phone onto 'voice recorder' for the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Why would you pay for some thing for someone else ,it's not even like you asked the doctor sod them they asked they can pay Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 There's a lot of paranoia on this forum. I shall just show her the printed page, explain why no charge is necessary and leave the page with her for reference. It will be a conversation not an argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I think its simple enough to sort out, just ask why you have a bill to pay if it is just for responding to the initial request from the police tell them you are not paying because they did not have to do anything if it is for a follow up report then ask for a copy of what has been sent to the police, if you don't get it don't pay. If you get a copy but do not agree with what is in it don't pay. Some peoples notes can have things in them that are not very professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 BMA webpage tells doctors: "you must - seek confirmation from the patient and agree a fee before undertaking the work - respond to the Police within 21 days - if responding within 21 days is not possible (for whatever reason), contact the police as soon as possible" https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/ethics-a-to-z/firearms Obviously I do not know whether the OP had discussed this with the doctor, or whether the invoice came as a complete surprise (and therefore contrary to BMA published advice). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I spoke to my doctor about this and she said that even if there is nothing to report they still have to spend time checking records etc and this is outside the remit of NHS work so this is why they want to charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 the police want to check then they should pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Have you informed BASC? They where appearing to jump on this or is it slipping by??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I've got my renewal going thru right now and had my Doctors surgery call me today asking for £40 to respond to the letter from the firearms dept. I thought there was only supposed to be a fee if further investigation was required Why did the police write to your doctor in the first place or does this apply to all licence holdersWho's up for renewal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Why did the police write to your doctor in the first place or does this apply to all licence holders Who's up for renewal If you answered none on the form where it says do you suffer from depression etc etc then no need for police to write to doctor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Why did the police write to your doctor in the first place or does this apply to all licence holders Who's up for renewal New policy. They now write to every certificate holders GP asking them to put a marker on the patients record and to inform them if the certificate holder if they have any concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 so do you pay up, or up set your doctor.your the one that has to see them from time to time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominicrobed Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Had to get a letter this month hope it should be done on Monday. Only cost me £25 so thought just pay it and have an easy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Thankfully one hoop we doint have to jump trough in this part of the UK. Edited September 17, 2016 by ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thankfully one hoop we doint have to jump trough in this part of the UK. YET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 BASC emailed my - and assume all members - with the official line on this which I've printed off ready for my impending renewal. If there is any suggestion of a fee I'll simply dump this on my GPs desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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