Request a same-day disability medical letter online, reviewed and signed by a UK GMC-registered doctor, and delivered directly to your email inbox.
If you or your child live with a disability — whether visible or not — you may need medical confirmation of the condition and its impact on everyday functioning.
The letter confirms the presence of a recognised medical condition and how it may affect day-to-day activities, helping organisations understand your needs.
A disability medical letter can be used to support requests for assistance in situations such as:
Our service is designed to make obtaining documentation straightforward. The entire process is completed securely online, with all letters issued the same day after medical review.
Getting a disability medical letter through Merlin Health is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes.
Provide basic information about the medical condition and how it affects daily activities.
One of our UK-registered doctors reviews the information and supporting documents to determine whether a medical letter can be issued.
Once approved, your signed disability medical letter is sent securely to your email inbox, typically within a few hours.
To request a disability medical letter, you will be asked to complete a short online medical questionnaire and upload supporting documentation. This usually includes:
No appointments are required and the process is completed entirely online.
Yes. Many disabilities are not immediately visible, yet they can still significantly affect daily life. These are often referred to as hidden or invisible disabilities.
Examples include:
Because these conditions may not be obvious to others, organisations sometimes request medical confirmation before providing adjustments or assistance.
“Living with a disability can make everyday situations more challenging, especially when organisations ask for medical proof before offering support. A disability medical letter provides clear confirmation of your condition and how it affects your daily life. At Merlin Health, our doctors review your information carefully and provide a doctor-signed medical letter you can use when requesting assistance or adjustments.”
Dr Michael Jones, Clinical Director at Merlin Health
A disability medical letter is a document written by a doctor confirming that a person has a medical condition or disability and explaining how it affects their daily life.
Organisations may request this type of letter when someone needs support, accessibility adjustments, or assistance, such as airport help, workplace accommodations, housing support, or event accessibility.
A proof of medical condition letter is a document issued by a doctor confirming that an individual has a diagnosed medical condition.
These letters are commonly requested when someone needs official medical confirmation to access support, request accommodations, or provide documentation to organisations, employers, housing providers, or travel services.
In the UK, you can request a disability medical letter from your GP, specialist clinician, or an online medical service such as Merlin Health.
With Merlin Health, you complete an online form, upload identification and medical evidence, and a UK GMC-registered doctor reviews your request before issuing the letter.
Most disability medical letters requested through Merlin Health are issued on the same day.
Applications submitted before 9pm (UK time) are typically reviewed the same day. Once approved, your signed medical letter is sent directly to your email inbox.
A disability medical letter from Merlin Health costs £49.
The fee covers the doctor’s review, preparation of the medical letter, the doctor’s signature and GMC registration number, and secure QR-code verification of the document.
To request a disability medical letter, you will usually need to provide:
This allows the reviewing doctor to assess your request appropriately.
Yes. If the reviewing doctor determines that a disability medical letter cannot be issued, Merlin Health provides a full refund.
Once a medical letter has been issued, refunds are not available.
If the reviewing doctor needs further information about your condition or supporting documents, Merlin Health may contact you by email or telephone to request clarification before issuing the letter.
Yes. If the organisation requesting the letter has specific requirements or wording, you can include these details when completing your application.
If you need assistance before applying, you can contact info@merlinhealth.co.uk