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Private GP Consultations UK: Costs, Providers & What to Expect (2026)

Complete guide to private GP appointments in the UK. Video GP from £29, in-person from £60, home visits from £200. What's included, provider pricing, and access options.

TreatCompare Editorial Team · Healthcare Price Research

Published 1 April 2026Updated 29 April 2026

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A private GP consultation in the UK starts at £25 online (asynchronous), £29 for video, and £60 in-person. Home visits cost £200–600 depending on location. All providers use GMC-registered doctors. Prescriptions are sent electronically to any UK pharmacy.

How much does a private GP cost?

Type	Price range	Typical	Duration
Video consultation	£29–75	£49	10–15 min
Phone consultation	£25–60	£39	10–15 min
In-person appointment	£60–200	£100	20–30 min
Extended consultation	£100–300	£180	30–60 min
GP home visit (London)	£200–500	£300	30 min
GP home visit (UK-wide)	£250–600	£350	30 min

Prices as of April 2026. Video consultation prices have fallen significantly since 2020 due to increased competition.

All private GPs must be GMC-registered. Check any doctor's registration at gmc-uk.org before a consultation.

What private GPs can do

A private GP can do everything an NHS GP can:

Prescribe medication — antibiotics, contraception, repeat prescriptions, specialist medications
Write referral letters — to private consultants or back to NHS pathways
Issue fit notes — medical certificates for work absence
Order investigations — blood tests, imaging, specialist referrals
Manage chronic conditions — medication reviews, mental health support

Prescriptions are sent electronically to any UK pharmacy. Controlled drugs may require a paper prescription.

Online vs in-person: what each covers

Online (video or phone):

Prescriptions, referral letters, sick notes
Straightforward issues (UTI, skin rash, repeat medication)
Same-day access at the lowest price
Accessible while travelling or unable to attend a clinic

In-person:

Physical examination (auscultation, palpation, joint assessment)
Complex or ongoing conditions
Longer consultations (20–30 minutes)
On-site tests (blood pressure, blood draw, ECG)

Provider pricing

Provider	From	Consultation type
Zava	£25	Asynchronous (no video)
Livi	£29	Video, same-day
TapGP	£39	Video
HealthHero	£49	Video
Push Doctor	£49	Video and messaging
DocTap	£55	Video
Bupa	£75	In-person
Nuffield Health	£80	In-person
GPDQ (London)	£200	Home visit

A private GP consultation does not bypass NHS hospital waiting lists. A private GP can write to your NHS GP requesting a referral — the onward NHS pathway operates at the usual NHS wait. Fully private referrals go to private consultants at £200+ per appointment.

Keeping your NHS registration

Using a private GP does not require leaving your NHS practice. Many patients see a private GP for convenience (same-day, evenings, weekends) while keeping NHS registration for ongoing care, hospital referrals, and free prescriptions where eligible.

The private consultation does not appear on your NHS record unless you share it.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a private GP consultation cost in the UK?

Private GP consultations start at £25 for an asynchronous online consultation, £29 for a video appointment, and £60 for in-person. Typical prices are around £49 for video, £39 for phone, and £100 for in-person. Home visits cost £200–£500 in London and £250–£600 UK-wide.

What can a private GP do that an NHS GP can do?

A private GP can do everything an NHS GP can: prescribe medication (including antibiotics, contraception, and repeat prescriptions), write referral letters, issue fit notes, order blood tests and imaging, and manage chronic conditions. Prescriptions are sent electronically to any UK pharmacy, though controlled drugs may require a paper prescription.

Does a private GP consultation bypass NHS waiting lists?

No. A private GP can write to your NHS GP requesting a referral, but the onward NHS pathway still operates at the usual NHS wait. Fully private referrals to private consultants typically cost £200 or more per appointment.

Do I have to leave my NHS practice to use a private GP?

No. Using a private GP does not require leaving your NHS practice. Many patients see a private GP for convenience (same-day, evenings, weekends) while keeping NHS registration for ongoing care, hospital referrals, and free prescriptions. The private consultation does not appear on your NHS record unless you share it.

Which UK providers offer the lower-cost private GP appointments?

Zava starts at £25 for asynchronous online consultations, Livi from £29 for same-day video, TapGP from £39, and HealthHero and Push Doctor from £49. In-person clinics like Bupa start at £75 and Nuffield Health at £80, while GPDQ home visits in London start at £200.

When should I choose in-person over an online GP appointment?

In-person is suited to physical examinations (auscultation, palpation, joint assessment), complex or ongoing conditions, longer 20–30 minute consultations, and on-site tests like blood pressure, blood draws, or ECG. Online video or phone appointments work well for prescriptions, referral letters, sick notes, and straightforward issues like UTIs, skin rashes, or repeat medication.

Are all private GPs in the UK regulated?

Yes — all private GPs must be GMC-registered, and you can verify any doctor's registration at gmc-uk.org before a consultation. Video consultation prices have fallen significantly since 2020 due to increased competition among GMC-regulated providers.