Grasmere Surgery

Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm

NHS COVID Pass/Recovery Certificate/Exemption

A large number of people have been calling us with queries about Covid vaccination status, vaccine exemption certificates and Covid recovery certificates.
We, unfortunately, can’t assist with any queries about these and ask that patients follow the guidance at the link below:

Covid recovery certificates: to the best of our knowledge these are only available for English residents

Covid vaccination record

Please also be advised that the surgery does not provide recovery letters for travel. If you have tested positive and are using the NHS App, your COVID passport will not be available for at least 14 days post the date you were confirmed as having a positive test result. Once the 14 days have passed your COVID pass should become available again for you to download.

NHS COVID Pass

Anybody needing to demonstrate your COVID 19 status, will need to get an NHS COVID Pass letter. This is not a document that the surgery can provide. Please call 119 and option 3 or click here to apply online

Covid Pass Medical Exemption

  1. Phone the NHS COVID Pass service on 119 to ask for an NHS COVID Pass medical exemptions application form.

You can also call to find out more information about COVID Pass medical exemptions.

The call handler at the NHS COVID Pass service will ask you some questions. You will need to give:

  • your name
  • your date of birth
  • your NHS number (if you know it)
  • the name of your GP and/or specialist clinician

2. If you’re eligible to apply, you’ll get an application form by post.

You should not ask your GP for an application form. If you do go to your GP before you get your application form you’ll be asked to call the NHS COVID pass service on 119.

3. Return your application form to the GP or relevant clinician stated on the form. Your application will be clinically reviewed by your doctor, specialist or midwife. Your GP, specialist or midwife may ask to speak with you if needed, but you won’t need to book this when you submit your application.

4. You’ll automatically get the results of your application by post 2 to 3 weeks after applying. You don’t need to contact your GP or the clinician reviewing your exemption unless they ask you to contact them.

All calls asking for advice about the above prevent us from helping people with urgent health concerns quickly. Thank you as ever for your support with this request.

 

Date published: 1st April, 2022
Date last updated: 1st April, 2022