GP Consultations
We offer much longer consultations than are available on the NHS, allowing us to take the time to understand your problem thoroughly and think through the next steps.
20, 30 or 40 minute consultations
Face to face, video or telephone
See a doctor of your choice
Bournemouth, Ashley Cross & Poundbury
Choose from face to face, video or telephone consultations
Select a 20, 30 or 40 minute consultation – choose 40 minutes if you have a complex health issue or several concerns.
- 10 minute appointment: £47*
- 20 minute appointment: £93
- 30 minute appointment: £139.50
- 40 minute appointment: £186
(*available for existing patients only)
On-site free parking at all three clinics. On-site pharmacy at Bournemouth only.
What does my GP Consultation include?
Patients come to see our doctors for many different reasons. Our GPs can help with any concerns you would normally see an NHS GP for, but they can also help with some things that are restricted in some NHS surgeries due to the constraints of time and lack of funds. Please note, our doctors are unable to provide medical assessments or letters to confirm a person is not fit to attend legal proceedings. See below for more information on what is included in your consultation
Medications
During a GP consultation the doctor may want to issue you some medication(s). Please note, as you are obtaining them privately, the pharmacy will charge you the cost of the medication. Most medications are not expensive, but you can check the price with the pharmacy before purchasing them. Please note, you cannot use any NHS exemptions for the payment of the medications.
Our doctors cannot prescribe controlled drugs. This includes the following:
- Diazepam and other Benzodiazepine medications
- Zopiclone and other Hypnotic medications
- Gabapentin and Pregabalin
- Tramadol, Morphine, Codeine and other Opioid medications
- ADHD Medications (unless we have agreed shared care)
- Drug and Alcohol detox medications
Specialist Referrals
During a GP consultation the doctor may advise that you need to be referred to a specialist. If the doctor feels you need an urgent referral to a specialist to rule out the presence of cancer, then they will create a “Fast Track referral” which we will send to the NHS the same day. The NHS "Fast Track Team" will then contact you with an appointment and any tests or treatment will be carried out within the NHS.
If a doctor suggests a referral for you to see a specialist, but it is not linked to a cancer concern, then you will be given the choice to have a referral sent to a NHS specialist or a Private specialist (please note, a private specialist will normally be able to see you much quicker, but they will charge for their services). Any number of specialist referral letters can be arranged from an appointment.
Please click here for more information regarding specialist referrals.
Blood, Urine or Swab Tests
Sometimes the GP may recommend you have a blood, urine, stool or swab test. If you have a 20-minute GP consultation, you will most likely need to book in for your blood tests on another day. We can arrange these very quickly for you. If you are having a 30 or 40–minute consultation, then there may be time for the doctor to carry out some blood testing in the same appointment. If all the time is taken up with a consultation then we will arrange the blood tests for another day as soon as possible.
The doctor will provide their comments regarding the test results and these will be emailed to you. If you would like to speak to the doctor in more depth about the results, then we can arrange a 10-minute telephone call or a 20, 30 or 40 minute face to face, video or telephone follow-up appointment.
Follow up appointments
You can book to see a doctor for 20, 30 or 40 minute appointments as many times as you wish. As soon as you have seen a doctor once, you can then also book a 10-minute telephone appointment. These are very useful if you just want to have a quick chat or you need to ask a question.