The NHS does an extraordinary job, but the reality for many people is an 8am phone scramble, a short appointment, and a wait for anything beyond the basics. A private GP appointment exists to remove those frictions when you need to act sooner.
Good reasons to book a private GP
- You need to be seen today. Same-day and next-day appointments by phone, video or in person.
- You have several things to discuss. Up to 30 minutes, rather than the standard 10, means nothing gets rushed.
- You want a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment plan.
- You need a referral or investigation quickly — bloods, a scan, or a specialist letter.
- You need documentation — a private sick note, fit-to-fly or pre-employment check.
What a private GP can — and can't — do
A private GP can examine you, explain what's going on, prescribe most medications, and refer you onward for tests or to specialists. What they can't do is refer you directly into NHS specialist services — those referrals still go via your NHS GP. With your consent, we'll always share a summary with your NHS GP so your records stay joined up.
The advantage of a clinic that does everything
Because Northwest Health is a full clinic, a single visit can lead straight to bloods, imaging, cancer screening or physiotherapy — without being sent elsewhere and starting your story again. That continuity is often where private care adds the most value.
If you're unsure whether private GP care is right for your situation, a short conversation is the best place to start.
Speak to our team
Book a consultation and we'll build a plan around you. Most enquiries answered the same day.