Doctor's Emotional Support Animal Letter
Get a same-day doctor’s emotional support animal letter, sent straight to your email, confirming your need to have your animal with you.
- Accepted worldwide
- Signed by a UK-registered doctor
- Delivered to your email inbox within hours
£45.00
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About this medical letter
What is a doctor's emotional support animal letter?
If you have a mental, physical, or emotional disability supported by an animal, you may need a doctor’s emotional support animal letter. These letters are often required by landlords, during housing applications, and to access public or recreational facilities.
At Merlin Health, our experienced UK-registered doctors provide same-day emotional support animal letters, confirming your disability and the need for your emotional support animal.
No appointment is needed—simply apply online from the comfort of your home and receive your emotional support animal letter quickly and easily.
What is included in an emotional support animal letter from a doctor?
At Merlin Health, each emotional support animal letter is professionally tailored to meet your needs and includes:
- Details of your disability and how it affects you
- Information about your emotional support animal, including their name and the type of animal they are
- An official medical statement explaining how your emotional support animal helps you
- The GMC number of the signing clinician, giving both you and any relevant parties peace of mind that your case has been assessed by a competent professional
- Our contact details at Merlin Health and a unique, verifiable QR code to prove the authenticity of your letter
What do I need to submit?
To obtain your emotional support animal letter, simply complete our online medical questionnaire, which will request the following information:
- Basic details about you and your support animal
- Information on your disability and its impact
How It Works
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Complete a simple online medical questionnaire, let our doctors review your information, and receive your same-day emotional support animal letter directly in your email inbox.
1. Online Medical Questionnaire
Complete a quick online medical questionnaire about your disability and emotional support animal. Once you click ‘Submit’, you’ll receive an email confirmation of your application.
2. Doctor Review
Our doctors will review the information you have provided and issue you with a emotional support animal letter if appropriate.
3. Receive your same-day medical letter
Your medical letter will be delivered straight to your email inbox with the signature and details of the GMC-registered doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a doctor's emotional support animal letter?
A doctor's emotional support animal letter is an official document provided by a licensed medical professional. It states that your emotional support animal (ESA) helps alleviate symptoms of a mental or emotional disability. At Merlin Health, we offer same-day ESA letters.
How do I get an emotional support animal letter from a doctor?
To get an emotional support animal letter from a doctor, complete an online medical questionnaire with Merlin Health. Our doctors will review your information and, once approved, you'll receive a same-day ESA letter via email.
Is my emotional support animal letter valid worldwide?
Yes, the emotional support animal letter provided by us is valid worldwide. It is signed by a registered doctor with a GMC number and includes a QR code to verify its authenticity.
How fast can I get an emotional support animal letter from Merlin Health?
Merlin Health provides same-day emotional support animal letters. Once you complete the medical questionnaire and your information is reviewed, you’ll receive your ESA letter in your email the same day.
What information is included in an emotional support animal letter?
A Merlin Health emotional support animal letter includes details about your disability, information about your ESA (name, type of animal), a medical statement on how your ESA helps, and the doctor's details for verification.
Can I use an emotional support animal letter for housing or travel?
Emotional support animal letters are commonly used for housing accommodations, but specific rules for travel may vary. Check with your airline or housing provider to confirm their policies regarding ESAs and letters.
Can I get an emotional support animal letter online?
Yes, with Merlin Health, you can obtain an emotional support animal letter online. Simply complete our medical questionnaire, and our doctors will review your details before issuing a same-day letter via email.
How much does an emotional support animal letter cost?
At Merlin Health, we offer a same-day emotional support animal letter for just £45.
What animals can qualify as emotional support animals?
Various animals, most commonly dogs and cats, can qualify as emotional support animals. Your emotional support animal letter from Merlin Health will include the type of animal and its name as part of the official document.
Is an emotional support animal letter from Merlin Health recognized by airlines?
While some airlines accept emotional support animal letters, it's important to check their individual policies as these can vary. Merlin Health's ESA letters are compliant with worldwide regulations, but we recommend contacting your airline in advance.
Do I need a doctor's emotional support animal letter for housing?
Yes, a valid emotional support animal letter is often required for housing accommodations, especially when requesting exemptions from pet-related restrictions. Merlin Health offers ESA letters that can be used for housing applications.
Do landlords have to accept emotional support animal letters?
Landlords in the UK are not legally required to accept emotional support animal letters, as ESAs do not have the same protections as service animals. However, in countries like the U.S., landlords must make reasonable accommodations for ESAs if provided with a valid letter under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Always check local laws or consult your landlord.
Can I get an emotional support animal letter if I already have a pet?
Yes, if you have a pet that qualifies as an emotional support animal, you can apply for an emotional support animal letter. Merlin Health will assess your medical needs to determine if your pet can be officially recognized as an ESA.
Can I use my emotional support animal letter internationally?
Yes - although regulations for emotional support animals vary by country. We recommend checking specific international guidelines and regulations based on your home country.
What happens after I apply for my emotional support animal letter?
Once you complete the medical questionnaire, a doctor will review your information and issue your medical letter the same day, if appropriate. If you don’t meet the criteria, you will receive a full refund.
What information do I need to submit?
You will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire with details about yourself, your disability, and your emotional support animal.
Will I receive a refund if the doctor determines I'm ineligible for a letter?
Yes, if the doctor determines you are ineligible after reviewing your submitted information, we will provide a full refund.
What if the doctor needs to ask me further questions?
If the doctor has any queries about your application, they may reach out to you through email or telephone.
What is your refund policy?
If we are unable to issue a letter because you do not meet the criteria, a full refund will be provided. However, once a doctor has assessed your case and the letter has been issued, refunds are no longer available.
If I have specific requirements, how do I get in touch with you?
If you have any specific requirements, please feel free to contact us at info@merlinhealth.co.uk