Private Online GP Appointments
- GMC-registered GP
- Online video consultations, UK-wide
- Same-week appointments available
- Covers consultations, blood tests, sick notes, private letters and more
GPhC registered
UK-registered cliniciansWhat is a private GP?
A private GP appointment gives you direct access to a fully qualified, GMC-registered doctor without needing to go through your NHS surgery. At SwiftDoctor, private GP consultations are carried out online by video, giving you a proper one-to-one appointment from wherever you are in the UK, usually within days rather than weeks.
NHS GP appointments are often booked weeks in advance and limited to around 10 minutes. A private GP appointment with SwiftDoctor gives you a longer, unhurried consultation with a doctor who can take the time to properly understand your concern, and, where appropriate, issue prescriptions, sick notes, referral letters, or arrange blood tests, without the wait.
Private GP appointments suit anyone who wants faster access to a doctor, a second opinion, continuity of care with the same GP, or support with something an NHS surgery may not offer quickly, such as private blood tests, travel letters, or sick notes.
What does our private GP service cover?
GP Consultation
General health concerns, ongoing conditions, and second opinions
Blood Tests
Private blood testing with results explained by a doctor
Men's & Women's Health
Confidential support and treatment discussions
Weight Loss Consultations
Guided weight loss treatments for those on GLP-1s
Medication Requests
Prescriptions reviewed and issued where appropriate
Sick Notes
Private sick notes issued same-day where clinically appropriate
Private Letters
Referral letters, travel letters, and other documentation
How it works
Book your appointment online, choosing a time that suits you
Complete a short pre-appointment form so your GP has context before you speak
Join your video consultation with a GMC-registered GP
Receive your prescription, sick note, referral, or next steps, issued the same day where appropriate
Meet our clinical team
Dr S. Bano
GMC-registered GP with a special interest in obesity management and digital health.
Nasir Ali
Advanced Clinical Practitioner with extensive primary care and digital health experience.
Jane Eastwood
Registered Nurse with 23 years' experience across general practice and women's health.
"Every patient deserves the time to be properly heard. That's what a private GP appointment is designed to give you."
Frequently asked questions
The price of a GP consultation at SwiftDoctor starts at £49. Pricing depends on the type of appointment and whether follow-up services such as blood tests or a prescription are needed. There are no hidden fees: the price you see at booking is what you pay, and your GP will only ever recommend further tests or treatment if it is clinically appropriate.
Yes. You do not need to be registered with a private healthcare provider or have private insurance to book a private GP appointment. Anyone in the UK can book a consultation with SwiftDoctor's GMC-registered GP online, without needing a referral from your NHS surgery.
It depends on your policy. Many private health insurance plans do not automatically include private GP appointments, although some offer them as a standard benefit or optional add-on. If you're unsure what's covered, check your policy documents or speak to your insurer before booking an appointment. Even if your insurance doesn't cover private GP consultations, you can usually pay for them directly.
Most patients are able to book a same-week appointment, and same-day appointments may be available depending on demand. This is significantly faster than typical NHS surgery waiting times.
You'll need to create a SwiftDoctor account and complete a short form before your appointment so your GP has the information they need, but there's no need to be a registered NHS patient with us or switch surgeries.
Yes. All consultations are confidential and handled in line with GDPR and medical data protection standards. Only authorised clinical staff involved in your care can access your records.
Private GP appointments are not suitable for emergencies or life-threatening symptoms. For these, call 999 or 111 immediately. Your GP will advise if your concern needs to be seen in person or via emergency services.
Yes, SwiftDoctor's GP service covers children's health consultations. Your GP will advise if an in-person appointment is needed for any reason.
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