How Much Should a Medical Appraisal Cost?

Appraisal can be an expensive business when you're paying for it yourself. Several published services cost around £300–£600, but what they include varies. A lower headline price can become a bill close to £500 once you add the support or other services you need. (1) (2) (3) (5)

At Medical Appraisal Hub, I charge £349 in total for a standard appraisal, with no VAT added on top. Preparation support, software and mandatory training are included. If you also need a REV12 form, completion costs £99 separately, making £448 altogether.

What my appraisal fee includes

For your first appraisal, you may need help choosing and preparing your evidence. That help is included. The £349 covers:

Pre-appraisal support to help you prepare your evidence.

The appraisal meeting, written report and documentation.

Post-appraisal support, including revalidation advice and annual-return guidance.

One month of appraisal software, plus free use of our portfolio tools.

Mandatory training.

Help choosing suitable patient and colleague feedback questionnaires and discussing the results.

You deal directly with me, a practising doctor and independent appraiser, and can contact me on WhatsApp before and after your appraisal. There are no add-on charges for the support, software and training included above.

Why a lower price can become a bigger bill

Some providers charge separately for preparation advice, software, training or feedback. Ask whether a particular platform is compulsory and how long access lasts. You may already have suitable software, training or feedback through work.

Dr Appraisals' advertised £349 standard appraisal plus its £150 electronic patient and colleague feedback service comes to £499. That feedback package is optional, so only include it if you need it. (5)

VAT matters too. Some providers quote prices before the standard 20% VAT. The Medical League's £425 plus VAT appraisal, for example, costs £510. I do not charge VAT. (6)(7)

I can help you use suitable feedback questionnaires, including the GMC forms where appropriate, and discuss the results at no extra charge. Responses still need independent collection and an anonymised report, with local requirements checked. A paid survey service may charge for that administration; the questionnaires themselves can be free. (21) (22) (23)

How my package compares with the cheaper options

Aspire's £300 appraisal-and-L2P offer is just £49 less than mine. Its £350 Premier package includes preparation and follow-up support; Elite at £450 adds mandatory training. Elite is therefore the more relevant comparison if you want both support and training. My £349 package includes those services and one month of software, for £101 less than Elite's advertised price. (1)(8)

If you need REV12 completion too, my combined price is £448. Aspire advertises REV12 as free, so the comparison with Elite becomes £448 versus £450. Its package software entitlement and VAT position still need checking. (1)(8)

Published medical appraisal prices compared

Bold figures show the total where it is established, or the advertised fee where it is not. VAT is included in the calculation when the provider explicitly adds it. An unlisted inclusion needs checking; it does not necessarily mean an extra charge. Aspire figures are upfront prices, rather than instalment totals.

Provider and package	Total or advertised fee	What is included and what to check
Medical Appraisal Hub — Standard	£349 total; £448 with REV12	One month of software, portfolio tools, preparation help, mandatory training, meeting, report and follow-up. Direct WhatsApp support. Feedback guidance included; REV12 completion £99 extra. No VAT added.
Aspire — Appraisal and L2P (1)	£300 advertised	Appraisal, L2P portfolio, certificate and free REV12. Dedicated preparation support and training listed at £100 each. Check licence duration and VAT.
Aspire Premier — Appraisal with support (1)(8)	£350 advertised	Pre-appraisal support, appraisal and post-appraisal support. Free REV12 advertised. Mandatory training is in the Elite tier. Check software and VAT.
Aspire Elite — Support and training (1)(8)	£450 advertised	Premier services plus mandatory training. Free REV12 advertised. Check whether L2P is included, its duration and VAT.
Dr Appraisals — Standard virtual (5)(9)	£349 advertised; £423 with optional advice	Appraisal guide, document, meeting, paperwork and REV12 included. Optional 30-minute advice £99, with £25 appraisal discount. Training not listed; VAT not stated.
Mark Golder — UK Medical Appraisals (2)(10)	£350–£550 inclusive	Preparation, supplied appraisal form, meeting, documentation and REV12. Fee depends on complexity. Free QI course; full mandatory training not stated. In-person room adds £108.
PLAB Guide — Standard (11)(12)	£360 including VAT; confirm final quote	Booking tariff £300 + VAT; separate landing page says £325 remote. Published fees conflict. Check software and training. Faster appointments cost more.
Medical Appraisals UK — Rehan Kazi (13)(14)	£399 advertised; £499 with REV12	Own or preferred appraisal platform permitted; included licence not stated. Preparation coaching separately £200. Training and VAT not stated.
The Medical League — Single appraisal (6)	£510 including VAT	Preparation guidance and evidence support described. Confirm software and training. Separate revalidation service £420 including VAT if needed.
Dr Sudhir Tapase — Standard online (3)(15)	£550 inclusive; £600 with REV form	Meeting, documentation and own portal included; confirm access period. Preparation-support and training packages not specified.
QuietMedical — Standard (16) (17) (18)	£599 advertised; VAT may apply	Paid memberships reduce the appraisal fee; subscription costs must also be counted. Terms add VAT where applicable. Confirm software, training and discount eligibility.
MAAR Gateway — One appraisal (19)	£600 including VAT	Software, preparation support and training inclusions not established. Revalidation charges depend on the number of MAAR appraisals; other services may cost more.
IMRAS — Remote appraisal (20)	From £650 advertised	Checklist, evidence mapping, portfolio review, meeting and summary. Separate readiness review from £350 is not established as compulsory. Confirm software, training and VAT.

Dr Appraisals with advice: £349 + £99 − £25 = £423 using its advertised discount. QuietMedical annual membership examples: Pro £449 + £150 = £599; Advanced £299 + £250 = £549, before any applicable VAT. Monthly memberships also exist; check eligibility and the final quote. (5)(16) (17) (18)

MAH is among the lower-priced options in this comparison. I believe the package offers outstanding value for doctors who want help before and after their appraisal, as well as software and training, with a clear price from the start.

Check your agency and your deadline

Before paying privately, ask what your employer or agency already arranges. If your agency has quoted you £800, ask what that covers and whether an independent appraisal is an option. You must check that it will accept your chosen appraiser, software and documentation before booking elsewhere. Also ask whether it charges to review an external appraisal.

Timing can change the price too. Some providers charge more for a quicker appointment. Dr Appraisals, for example, advertises £389 fast-track and £469 same-day options. I can usually book a standard £349 appraisal within a week, subject to availability. My separate same-day service is £449, subject to eligibility and availability. (5)

Shop around and ask what is included

Get a couple of quotes and explain what you need, especially if this is your first appraisal or you have a deadline. Ask for the total including VAT, software, preparation help and any forms or feedback services you need. Check both the appointment date and when your paperwork will be ready.

You're welcome to contact me before booking. We can talk through your circumstances, what you already have and what help you need, so you know what you're paying for.

Prices checked 25 October 2026. Medical Appraisal Hub provides paid appraisals and is included in this comparison. MAH fees, inclusions and usual availability were confirmed by Dr Andrew Harborne; competitor entries use published provider information.

Sources and review

Prices checked: 25 October 2026