Robden Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 £0........two years ago, but don't know about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercase Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thank you all for your responses so far - this may prove useful for @David BASC et al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 05/02/2020 at 17:30, peejay said: the doctor doesnt actually send in a report, In an increasing number of county force areas, this remark is incorrect. Kent Police are quite clear on the matter. Get your GP to produce & sign the sample letter as shown on their website. No letter = No Licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 £30 for me today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Mine was £30 more trouble getting a permission letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, mcw65 said: Mine was £30 more trouble getting a permission letter Yeah, you have to find a farmer who can write! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, London Best said: Yeah, you have to find a farmer who can write! Have farms of our own but still wanted someone else for a letter and had to ask one of the neighbor's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 £60 paid last week. GP turned it around in two days. I am quite happy to pay for their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 I recently renewed with humberside, zero GP charge, no mention of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 I'm going through BASC as my GP has refused to complete the form, and I'm paying £50 (to the GP not BASC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john deere Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 £0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirel1973 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 My local surgery is run by four partners who decided they would charge £200 for the service. Everybody I've spoken to is disgusted with this and I know a few occasional shooters who gave their licence up as a result. I paid it because after consulting with my feo I felt I had no choice. This is in Peebles, Scottish Borders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 £200 is scandalous! Why are people paying such figures when you can get it dome by 3rd party for £50? My doctor asked £90 when I last renewed. He has never seen me as a patient, last time I went to the doctors was nearly 20 years ago and he wasn't even there then. He wouldn't know me from Adam. At the time I ignored it and my licence came anyway, Cheshire Police now say no letter - no licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Squirel1973 said: My local surgery is run by four partners who decided they would charge £200 for the service. Everybody I've spoken to is disgusted with this and I know a few occasional shooters who gave their licence up as a result. I paid it because after consulting with my feo I felt I had no choice. This is in Peebles, Scottish Borders. Ditto. Unfortunately the BASC scheme was not in operation at the time of my last renewal (3 years ago). The GP's letter demanded £200 and stated: “We will be informing Police Scotland that we will not be able to complete their request for a report until we have received payment from you for this.” Implication is that even if the GP knew full well that a patient’s certificate ought not to be renewed, such information would be withheld from the police until money had been received (potentially leaving an unsuitable person in possession of firearms until the previous certificate expired). Money takes priority over for public safety. Many people might think that if a GP had genuine doubts about a person´s fitness to hold a certificate it would be disgraceful (if not fraudulent) to charge a fee and respond to the police enquiry without first revealing those doubts to the applicant. Money takes priority over the interests of the patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klatuveradanikto Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 £45 two months ago in great sutton Cheshire, my brother who is in a different surgery 2 miles away ,they want £150, so he's changed surgery and saved himself £105 in the process .The whole medical report requirement needs to be nationally agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 19 hours ago, McSpredder said: Ditto. Unfortunately the BASC scheme was not in operation at the time of my last renewal (3 years ago). The GP's letter demanded £200 and stated: “We will be informing Police Scotland that we will not be able to complete their request for a report until we have received payment from you for this.” Implication is that even if the GP knew full well that a patient’s certificate ought not to be renewed, such information would be withheld from the police until money had been received (potentially leaving an unsuitable person in possession of firearms until the previous certificate expired). Money takes priority over for public safety. Many people might think that if a GP had genuine doubts about a person´s fitness to hold a certificate it would be disgraceful (if not fraudulent) to charge a fee and respond to the police enquiry without first revealing those doubts to the applicant. Money takes priority over the interests of the patient. If the GP had any reservations about any person's ability to continue with their SGC or FAC they should inform the police immediately, not wait until your renewal. But I get where your going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 So how does the basc or medicert thing work. If a GP refuses to pass the information onto the police or wants a large fee then why would they pass on the same information free to another doctor. Has anyone used either of these services to success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 50 quid for me …. I had to chase them up 4 times to get it sent thought also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 minute ago, bostonmick said: So how does the basc or medicert thing work. If a GP refuses to pass the information onto the police or wants a large fee then why would they pass on the same information free to another doctor. Has anyone used either of these services to success. My understanding is, It's your medical information and as such you are entitled to it. I believe they can charge a small admin fee, if it is requested in paper form, which will more than likely be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 3 hours ago, bostonmick said: So how does the basc or medicert thing work. If a GP refuses to pass the information onto the police or wants a large fee then why would they pass on the same information free to another doctor. Has anyone used either of these services to success. I think it's more that you give the other Dr's permission to view your records. They are yours so it's within your rights. They can then see if you're on any drugs or have a diagnosis of something that may not be suitable to hold a sgc/fac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 hours ago, manthing said: I think it's more that you give the other Dr's permission to view your records. They are yours so it's within your rights. They can then see if you're on any drugs or have a diagnosis of something that may not be suitable to hold a sgc/fac. I using the BASC one now. I had a link to a GP who is charging £50. My medical records ( which I've requested free of charge and once I receive them from my GP) will be sent to him, and then they are sent to the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 donation to charity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Its not about the cost as far as im concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 glad you got sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Just renewed in wiltshire no mention of doctors so £0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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