I know we've covered this topic before, but I contacted my GP Practice today to get a signature on a fitness to race form and was told that it would cost me £63. This is to take part in one low-key French event which is only €20 to enter.
£63 seems a ridiculous amount, especially as the doctor isn't even saying I need a medical, just a 5 minute appointment with a nurse.
I'm sure I save the medical practice vast sums by staying fit and never having to take up their time or resources. I'm now not sure what to do. I might try to argue the UKA case with the organisers - that UKA state that their competition licence is normally valid abroad in lieu of a medical note. I am however all too aware that this goes against my own advice earlier on this thread. If I can't persuade the race organiser in advance to accept my UKA card, I'll need a plan B - which might involve changing my GP to one who is prepared to support healthy lifestyle choices.
Are fees on the scale now the norm, or is my GP being particularly mercenary?