These terms apply to private patients and to medico-legal instructions. Last updated November 2026.
Consultation fees. Consultation fees are payable at the time of booking or as set out by the hospital. Insured patients are responsible for confirming cover and obtaining an authorisation number before their appointment, and for any shortfall not covered by their insurer.
Cancellations. Please give at least 48 hours notice to cancel or rearrange an appointment. Late cancellations or missed appointments may be charged in full.
Hospital charges. Fees for scans, tests, theatre, anaesthesia and hospital stay are charged separately by the hospital and other clinicians.
Desktop reports. Desktop reports are provided within 6 weeks of receiving full instructions and all medical records.
Appointments. Claimants are normally examined within 6 to 8 weeks. Expedited appointments are available on request.
Records. Medical records and images must be received at least 7 days before the appointment, otherwise the appointment may be cancelled.
Report fees. Report fees are generally between £900 and £1,500, depending on the volume of records and complexity.
Hourly rate. Review of additional records and evidence, and supplementary work, is charged at £300 per hour.
Court attendance. £1,800 per half day, plus travel and expenses.
Home visits. Travel time is charged at £300 per hour.
Cancellation or non-attendance. If a claimant cancels with less than 48 hours notice or does not attend, a fee of £250 is payable.
Hearing cancellation. 50% of the court fee if cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice, 75% with less than 7 days, and 100% with less than 3 days.
Case conferences. Charged at £300 per hour.
Outcome. My fees are not dependent on the outcome of the case.
Payment. Invoices are payable within 30 days of the report or of settlement, whichever is sooner. VAT is not applicable to my fees.
Duty to the court. My overriding duty is to the court, in line with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules and its Practice Direction.
Medico-legal services are provided by MATDOC Ltd (Company No. 07643174).
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Information on this website is general and does not replace a consultation. For urgent problems contact your GP or NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.