If you are a recent graduate in Ghana gearing up for your National Service, you have likely heard the acronym thrown around in administrative offices or seen it on noticeboards: .

Form GP69 is a standardized medical assessment form used by public health institutions to evaluate a candidate's health status before they are officially hired into the civil service. The form ensures that the applicant is medically capable of performing the duties required by the position without being a health risk to themselves or others. Key Uses of the GP69 Form

Most government ministries require this medical clearance before confirming a permanent and pensionable appointment.

Consent is a grey area. Ideally, the GP will discuss the assessment with the patient. However, if a patient lacks capacity to understand the risks of driving, or if they continue driving against medical advice, the GP has a legal and ethical duty to inform the DVLA—even without the patient’s consent. The GP69 may then be submitted on public safety grounds.

Once you receive your appointment letter and report to your station (the office where you have been posted), the Head of the institution or the HR/Admin Officer will ask you to complete this form. It is usually one of the very first administrative tasks you will perform—often before you even receive your first assignment.

Once satisfied, the medical officer signs and stamps the form, providing an official Medical Certificate of Fitness . Costs and Validity

While its applications can vary, the most common scenarios requiring a GP69 include:

GP69 Medical Form – Where to Get It & Cost • Cost: Public hospital

The form must be filled out by a qualified General Practitioner (GP) or a medical officer in a recognized public health facility.

– After you declare a medical condition on your driving licence application or renewal, the DVLA may write to your GP asking for a formal assessment. The GP69 is often the required response.

: Fill this out yourself. Use clear, legible handwriting (preferably in block capitals).