At Circle Health Group, we provide a comprehensive range of general practitioner services for you and your family.
Your private GP will get to know you well, allowing plenty of time to talk through your concerns in detail during each appointment. They will take a proactive approach to your health, providing you and your family with high-quality care.
Your general practitioner will offer personalised and confidential advice, and you will be given a personal health record to help keep track of your wellbeing. Private GP services are offered within a modern, fully equipped hospital with access to a range of specialist diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, x-rays and scans.
Test results are usually available within 48 hours and, if needed, your GP can make a direct referral to consultants and specialists at the hospital.
The private GP service also offers flexibility through convenient appointment times in the early morning, during the evening, and on weekends.
Often, appointments are extended to ensure patients are seen and all concerns properly discussed and explored. Quality of care is not compromised by time constraints.
High-quality diagnostics and quick referrals mean that patients can swiftly progress into treatment, which is crucial with serious conditions. A smooth transition to wider healthcare services, as well as specialist care and facilities will provide additional reassurance in times of illness or anxiety.
There are many reasons why you and your family might seek out the services of a private GP. We offer great quality of care and in-depth consultations, and you will be able to arrange an appointment at a time that suits you. Common reasons people come to our private GPs include:
- Consultation and treatment of minor illnesses and conditions
- Ongoing medical care and management of chronic illnesses
- Health screening
- Men's health
- Women's health
- Headaches and migraine
- Menopause
- Allergies
- Skin complaints
- Family planning
- STD testing and sexual health
- Stopping smoking advice and prescriptions
- Anxiety and depression
- Medication review
- Back pain assessment
- Cholesterol and blood pressure checks
When you choose to go private for your GP appointment with Circle Health Group, you'll benefit from:
Flexible appointment times and no waiting lists
A GP will see you at a time that is convenient for you. As well as offering slots earlier and later during the working day, some GPs take appointments on weekends.
Access to diagnostic tests
You will have access to a range of diagnostic tests, with results typically returned within 48 hours. The range of tests available include blood tests, X-rays, CT and MRI scans.
A second opinion
If you are living with a health problem or have symptoms you are unsure about, it can be reassuring to get a second opinion. Our private GPs are highly experienced in general medicine and have the time - as well as access to hospital facilities - to make a thorough diagnosis.
Immediate referrals
Your private GP will be able to refer you to a course of treatment as soon as possible. This can be crucial when serious conditions are found.
GP services at our hospitals feature advanced diagnostic equipment that helps us to provide fast, accurate diagnoses.
Whether you have arthritis or other condition, such as back pain, our team will strive to ensure you experience increased mobility and pain relief through effective treatment.
MRI scans
You private GP will have access to state-of-the-art MRI scanning facilities at the hospital. A Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of your body. It is commonly used to examine the brain, spine, abdomen and pelvis.
CT scans
Our expert radiographers can carry out CT scans without a lengthy waiting period. A CT scan is a special type of X-ray test that takes pictures of cross sections or slices of organs and structures in the body. These are used to create a 3-D picture of the body and are more detailed than a typical X-ray. CT scans are commonly performed on the head and abdomen.
Health screening
Your private GP will be able to offer you a health assessment. This can provide an excellent opportunity for you to understand your health. We have a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities to enables us to provide a thorough examination to understand your health needs and requirements.
Fast referrals
Circle Health Group patients are put at ease by the swift referral process offered as part of our general practitioner services, who have in-hospital access to a broad range of specialists and treatments.
However, it is important to note that a private GP cannot directly refer you to secondary NHS care, but they can provide a letter of recommendation for you to take to your NHS GP, who may concur with their diagnosis and can then refer you to an NHS specialist.
Booking your GP service differs depending on your health concerns and condition.
To get started, many of our patients choose to book a consultation online with one of our many experienced GPs. This is a simple and fast process. You can also book your consultation by telephoning our operators directly.
To familarise yourself with the many GP services and the range of treatments on offer, you can read our informative, in-depth treatment pages. This could help you to decide which treatment option might suit you best.
Using our dedicated and secure mobile phone app, Circle Online GP, you will be able to see a private GP by video in the privacy of your own home and at a time that is most convenient for you. During the consultation you will be able to get medical advice, prescriptions and referrals.
Following your booking, you can discuss your medical issues with one of our general practitioners by video appointment, or, if you prefer, in a more traditional face-to-face setting or over the telephone. These flexible slots can be booked directly through Circle Health Group's online booking system.
Our dedicated Private GP appointment page elaborates on each appointment type and how they can be arranged. It also offers comprehensive answers to a range of frequently asked questions about the nature of these appointments, including doctor-specific requests, timelines for arranging a booking, and included and excluded costs.
