A private GP offers the same services as your NHS GP. The difference is that, because you’re paying privately, you will be able to access all the clinic’s services more quickly and at your convenience. Our private clinics are also open on weekends
A private GP offers the same services as your NHS GP. The difference is that, because you’re paying privately, you will be able to access all the clinic’s services more quickly and at your convenience. Our private clinics are also open on weekends.
Your GP consultation will be longer than your NHS GP will have time for. This gives your private GP the opportunity to discover more background information about your health; they will also be happy to spend time answering your questions.
You can use a private GP as an additional resource and can continue to use your NHS GP.
It is no secret that our NHS GPs are overstretched. Arranging an NHS doctor’s appointment is difficult.
There may also be difficulties fitting your work commitments around a doctor’s appointment. If you commute to a big city such as London or Manchester, a non-urgent appointment at your local surgery could involve making arrangements to work remotely or even taking a day off work.
This is why many people are now making use of private GP services. They offer a speedy and convenient way of seeing a GP, and it’s very easy to make an appointment - by phone, email, or just walk in.
Using the services of a private GP, you will receive tailored and personalised care and access a huge range of services. Your doctor will be able to treat a wide range of health conditions, organise diagnostic tests, or refer you to a specialist consultant.
If you are travelling abroad, we offer health consultations, travel vaccinations and medication (such as antimalarial tablets). We understand that sometimes you will be travelling at short notice and can provide appointments quickly, often on a walk-in basis.
As you would expect, all of our private GP services are private and confidential. We are happy to send any notes we make to your NHS GP, or retain them at the Clinic - it is entirely up to you to decide what happens.
In addition to our standard GP services and treatments, we offer sexual health services and our patients particularly appreciate our discretion and confidentiality.
What does a private GP do? A private GP has the same training and offers the same services as your NHS GP. Where appropriate, they will prescribe medication to treat your health issue/s, order tests, and/or refer you to a specialist consultant. There are two main advantages of paying for the services of a private GP. Firstly, you will be able to book an appointment quickly and at a time that suits you. We usually have walk-in appointments available. What should I look for in a private GP? To be assured about the treatments offered and the overall quality of service, make sure the private GP practice you are interested in is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
Word of mouth is by far the best recommendation, but if you don’t know anyone who has used the service, search for reviews on the clinic’s own website, Google reviews, or reviews on specialist review sites such as whatclinic.com. Can a private GP refer you to NHS treatment? Yes. A private GP cannot usually refer you to an NHS consultant or for NHS treatment but we can refer you to your NHS GP. However, you will be then placed on the NHS waiting list. If you would prefer to be seen by a specialist or treated more quickly, your private GP can refer you to a private specialist for private tests and/or treatment. Why choose SameDayDoctor as your private GP clinic? SameDayDoctor, dedicated to affordable private medical care for 20 years, operates clinics in London and Manchester. With weekend availability, you can conveniently access services. Schedule a consultation with a private GP in London or Manchester through our partner clinics.
