Compare Private GP Prices: Video, In-Person & Home Visit
Find the right private GP for your needs. We compare 46 GMC-registered UK providers — from £25 online consultations to £600 home visits. See exactly what each costs, what's included, and which option suits you best.
According to TreatCompare comparison of 46 GMC-registered UK providers, a private GP video consultation costs £25–75, in-person £60–200, and home visits £200–600. Same-day appointments are available from most providers. NHS GP appointments are free but typically have a 1–3 week wait.
How much does a private GP cost in the UK in 2026?
According to TreatCompare analysis of 46 UK private GP routes, private GP consultations start from £25 for asynchronous online care, £29 for video appointments, £60 for in-person appointments and £200 for home visits.
According to TreatCompare private GP price data, video and phone GP consultations usually cost £25-£75, in-person private GP appointments usually cost £60-£200, and home visits usually cost £200-£600.
According to TreatCompare private GP comparison data, the main extra costs to check before booking are private prescription fees, pharmacy medication costs, referral or medical letter fees, blood tests and follow-up appointments.
According to TreatCompare private GP market coverage, online GP services are available UK-wide, while in-person private GP supply is strongest in London, major regional cities and hospital-group locations.
Source: TreatCompare UK private GP price comparison, 46 provider routes, prices verified 17 May 2026.
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Private GP cost summary
A private GP appointment is usually lower-cost online and most expensive as a home visit. The headline consultation fee is only part of the total if you need a private prescription, referral letter, blood test or follow-up appointment.
Prices are shown as pay-as-you-go appointment fees. Membership plans and insurance-funded access can change the effective cost.
Market data
GMC-registered services compared on this page.
Phone, asynchronous or video consultations from £25-29.
NHS GP care is free at point of use but access can be slower.
Private medication is paid separately at the pharmacy.
TreatCompare checks that private GP services use GMC-registered doctors and flags providers where CQC or wider service registration should also be checked before booking.
Last checked: 17 May 2026
Market data: video GP consultations
12 providers · April 2026Regional private GP pricing
| Region | Video | In-person | Home visit | Market note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £35-£75 | £80-£250 | £200-£500 | Widest choice, highest in-person prices, home visits most available. |
| South East | £29-£65 | £75-£180 | £250+ | Strong clinic coverage in commuter-belt and university cities. |
| Major regional cities | £25-£65 | £70-£150 | Limited | Online GP is lower-cost; hospital groups help when diagnostics are likely. |
| Scotland/Wales/NI | £25-£65 | £75-£160 | Patchy | Local private GP supply is thinner outside capital and large cities. |
Which private GP route should you book?
Prescription or repeat medication
Fit note, sick note or medical certificate
Physical examination
Specialist referral
Blood tests or health screen
Urgent home assessment
Notable private GP providers
Providers that stand out on specific attributes. Based on verified data — not a recommendation.
Zava
from £25Lowest published consultation price. Asynchronous — no video call needed. Fast prescriptions.
Livi
from £29Same-day video appointments. 8am–10pm, 7 days a week. NHS-partnered.
HealthHero
from £49210+ GPs. Specialist areas including diabetes and women's health. Evening availability.
DocTap
from £55Video + in-person clinics in London. Prescriptions, referrals, and medical letters included.
Consultation prices by type
10 typesVideo GP Consultation
10–15 min£49
£29 – £75
A remote video appointment with a GMC-registered GP who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, issue referrals, and provide sick notes — all from your phone or laptop.
Same-day availability. Prescriptions sent electronically to your pharmacy.
Phone GP Consultation
10–15 min£39
£25 – £60
Telephone appointment with a GP for advice, prescriptions, or referral. Useful for follow-ups, repeat prescriptions, and straightforward medical queries.
Fastest route to a prescription. No video or camera required.
In-Person GP Appointment
20–30 min£100
£60 – £200
A face-to-face appointment at a private GP clinic for physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Longer than a typical NHS appointment.
Typically 20–30 minutes vs 10 minutes on the NHS. Physical examination included.
Extended Consultation
30–60 min£180
£100 – £300
A longer private GP appointment for complex conditions, multiple concerns, or a thorough health review. Allows time for detailed discussion and planning.
Ideal for complex medical histories or mental health consultations.
GP Home Visit (London)
30 min£300
£200 – £500
A GMC-registered GP visits you at your home, hotel, or workplace in London. Same-day availability for urgent (non-emergency) medical needs.
Full consultation with prescriptions and referrals as needed.
GP Home Visit (UK-wide)
30 min£350
£250 – £600
Nationwide home visit service — a GP comes to you wherever you are in the UK. Available in major cities and surrounding areas.
Higher cost outside London due to travel. Same-day or next-day in most areas.
Private Referral Letter
N/A£50
£30 – £100
A formal letter from a private GP referring you to a specialist consultant — either privately or via the NHS pathway. Essential for accessing specialist care.
Can refer to both NHS and private specialists. Often included in consultation fee.
Fit Note / Sick Note
N/A£40
£25 – £75
A private medical certificate confirming you are unfit for work (or fit with adjustments). Legally valid for employers. Also known as a Statement of Fitness for Work.
Can be issued same-day via video or phone consultation.
Travel Vaccination Consult
15–20 min£40
£30 – £60
A specialist consultation to assess your travel health risks and prescribe any required or recommended vaccinations for your destination.
Consultation only — vaccines charged separately (£30–100+ per vaccine).
Full Health Screen
60–90 min£350
£200 – £800
A comprehensive in-person health assessment combining blood tests, ECG (heart trace), blood pressure, body composition analysis, and a full doctor review with recommendations.
Available at Bupa, Nuffield, Randox. Takes 60–90 minutes.
Advertised vs true cost
The fee advertised by a private GP is usually the consultation only. The realistic total depends on whether you need medication, a referral, tests or follow-up.
| Cost item | Advertised | Realistic |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | Included | £25-£75 |
| Private prescription fee | Often excluded | £10-£25 |
| Medication from pharmacy | Excluded | Varies |
| Referral or medical letter | Sometimes excluded | £30-£100 |
| Blood tests | Excluded | £29-£800+ |
Hidden costs to check
| Item | Typical cost | Ask before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Private prescription | £10-25 | Ask whether the prescription fee is included. |
| Pharmacy medication cost | Varies | Ask for the medication name and expected pharmacy cost. |
| Referral letter | £30-100 | Confirm if one referral letter is included. |
| Follow-up appointment | £25-100 | Ask if follow-up messaging is included. |
| Blood tests or diagnostics | £29-800+ | Ask for an itemised quote before testing. |
Itemised private GP pricing data
| Item | Typical cost | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Online asynchronous consultation | £25-£45 | Lower-cost route; usually form-based with clinician review. |
| Video GP appointment | £29-£75 | Same-day access is common; appointment length is usually 10-15 minutes. |
| Phone GP appointment | £25-£60 | Useful for follow-ups, straightforward advice and some prescription requests. |
| In-person GP appointment | £60-£200 | Needed when an examination is likely; London and hospital clinics tend to cost more. |
| Extended appointment | £100-£300 | Useful for multiple concerns, complex history or detailed review. |
| Home or hotel visit | £200-£600 | Usually London/major-city focused and time-sensitive. |
| Private prescription fee | £0-£25 plus medicine cost | Some providers include the prescription admin fee; pharmacy medicine cost is separate. |
| Referral, sick note or letter | £25-£100 | May be included, discounted or charged separately depending on provider. |
| Blood tests or diagnostics | £29-£800+ | Often the largest add-on; ask for itemised costs before testing. |
Clinical scope and safety checks
Good fit
Minor illness, skin issues, contraception advice, travel letters, private prescriptions, referral letters, fit notes, second opinions and straightforward follow-ups.
Use NHS GP/urgent care
Ongoing complex care, safeguarding concerns, uncontrolled long-term conditions, symptoms needing continuity or NHS pathway coordination.
Use 111/urgent treatment centre
Urgent but non-life-threatening symptoms, worsening infection, severe pain, urgent medication issues or uncertainty about where to go.
Use 999/A&E
Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, collapse, severe allergic reaction or other emergencies.
Clinical limitation
Private GP services can advise, prescribe and refer, but tests, medicine, letters and specialist care are often charged separately.
Public vs private route
NHS GP
- Cost
- Free
- Wait
- 1-3 weeks typical
Ongoing care, repeat prescriptions, long-term conditions and free referrals where the wait is acceptable.
Access depends on local surgery availability and appointment triage.
Compare routePrivate GP
- Cost
- £25-£600
- Wait
- Same day to 1 week
Fast appointments, longer consultations, second opinions, travel documents and private referrals.
You pay for the appointment and may also pay for prescriptions, tests or letters.
Compare routeAll providers compared
Zava
Lowest published priceOnline · Asynchronous online consultations. Fast prescriptions sent to pharmacy. No video needed.
Livi
Same-day availableOnline · Same-day video GP appointments. NHS-partnered. 8am-10pm, 7 days.
TapGP
Online · Online GP consultations for prescriptions, sick notes, referrals and general advice.
The Online GP
Online · UK-based online GP service for prescriptions, referrals and medical certificates.
MyHealthcare Clinic
Membership · Membership GP and dental clinic model, with pay-monthly access in south-west London.
Babylon / eMed
Online · Video GP consultations with digital triage and broad same-day availability.
Doctor Care Anywhere
Online · Pay-as-you-go video GP appointments, also used through insurers and employers.
Push Doctor
Online · Video GP appointments with prescriptions, referrals and NHS repeat prescription support.
HealthHero
Widest rangeOnline · Large UK digital GP network with evening availability and insurer/employer access routes.
Medicspot
Online + clinic · Video GP plus partner pharmacy examination points in some locations.
Circle Health Online GP
Clinic + online · Online GP access linked to Circle Health Group diagnostics and hospitals.
London Doctors Clinic
Includes most servicesOnline + clinic · Online GP and central London clinic appointments, with prescriptions and medical letters.
Ramsay Health Care
Hospital group · Virtual GP access plus in-person routes through Ramsay private hospitals.
Private Doctor UK
Online · Remote private GP consultations, prescriptions and medical letters.
DocTap
Online + clinic · Same-day video GP and in-person London clinics. Prescriptions, referrals and letters.
Bupa
Clinic + online · In-person GP appointments at Bupa centres, remote GP access and health assessments.
Leeds Private GP
Clinic · Leeds private GP consultations with diagnostics and referral letters.
Birmingham Private GP
Clinic · Birmingham private GP appointments, health checks and onward referrals.
Nottingham Private GP
Clinic · Nottingham private GP appointments, prescriptions, referrals and health checks.
Newcastle Private GP
Clinic · Newcastle private GP consultations, blood tests and referral letters.
Liverpool Private GP
Clinic · Liverpool private GP appointments and health screening.
Sheffield Private GP
Clinic · Sheffield private GP consultations, medical letters and referrals.
Exeter Private GP
Clinic · Exeter private GP consultations and private medical services.
Southampton Private GP
Clinic · Southampton private GP consultations and referral letters.
York Private GP
Clinic · York private GP appointments, prescriptions and health checks.
Nuffield Health
Clinic · In-person GP appointments at Nuffield hospitals with diagnostics and specialist referral routes.
Manchester Private GP
Clinic · Manchester in-person GP appointments, blood tests, health screens and referrals.
Bristol Private GP
Clinic · Bristol private GP consultations and health screening.
Brighton Private GP
Clinic · Brighton private GP appointments, same-day consultations and health checks.
Cardiff Private GP
Clinic · Cardiff private GP appointments, blood tests and occupational medicals.
Bath Private GP
Clinic · Bath private GP appointments, health screens and referral support.
Reading Private GP
Clinic · Reading private GP appointments, blood tests and medical referrals.
Belfast Private GP
Clinic · Belfast private GP consultations, health checks and referral letters.
Oxford Private GP
Clinic · Oxford private GP consultations, referrals and health screening.
Cambridge Private GP
Clinic · Cambridge private GP appointments, blood tests and medical letters.
Glasgow Private GP
Clinic · Glasgow private GP consultations, prescriptions and referrals.
Walk-In Clinic London
Clinic · London walk-in GP clinics for same-day appointments, tests, prescriptions and letters.
The Doctors Clinic
Clinic · London private GP appointments, tests, occupational health and referrals.
Edinburgh Private GP
Clinic · Edinburgh private GP appointments and private medicals.
The Private GP
Clinic · Regional private GP appointments with health checks, referrals and same-day access.
SameDayDoctor
Clinic · Same-day private GP clinics, sexual health testing, blood tests and travel health.
Spire GP
Hospital group · 30-minute GP appointments at Spire hospitals with access to diagnostics and consultants.
Private Harley Street Clinic
Specialist clinic · Central London private GP and specialist referral route.
The London General Practice
Clinic · Marylebone private GP practice with longer appointments and continuity of doctor.
Harley Street GP
Clinic · Premium central London private GP appointments and medical assessments.
GPDQ
Home visit · GP home and hotel visits in London and selected major cities.
Private GP provider profiles
Zava
Online
from £25
Asynchronous online consultations. Fast prescriptions sent to pharmacy. No video needed.
Livi
Online
from £29
Same-day video GP appointments. NHS-partnered. 8am-10pm, 7 days.
TapGP
Online
from £39
Online GP consultations for prescriptions, sick notes, referrals and general advice.
The Online GP
Online
from £39
UK-based online GP service for prescriptions, referrals and medical certificates.
Babylon / eMed
Online
from £45
Video GP consultations with digital triage and broad same-day availability.
Doctor Care Anywhere
Online
from £45
Pay-as-you-go video GP appointments, also used through insurers and employers.
Push Doctor
Online
from £49
Video GP appointments with prescriptions, referrals and NHS repeat prescription support.
HealthHero
Online
from £49
Large UK digital GP network with evening availability and insurer/employer access routes.
Medicspot
Online + clinic
from £49
Video GP plus partner pharmacy examination points in some locations.
Circle Health Online GP
Clinic + online
from £49
Online GP access linked to Circle Health Group diagnostics and hospitals.
London Doctors Clinic
Online + clinic
from £49
Online GP and central London clinic appointments, with prescriptions and medical letters.
DocTap
Online + clinic
from £55
Same-day video GP and in-person London clinics. Prescriptions, referrals and letters.
Bupa
Clinic + online
from £75
In-person GP appointments at Bupa centres, remote GP access and health assessments.
Nuffield Health
Clinic
from £80
In-person GP appointments at Nuffield hospitals with diagnostics and specialist referral routes.
Spire GP
Hospital group
from £100
30-minute GP appointments at Spire hospitals with access to diagnostics and consultants.
Ramsay Health Care
Hospital group
from £49
Virtual GP access plus in-person routes through Ramsay private hospitals.
GPDQ
Home visit
from £200
GP home and hotel visits in London and selected major cities.
MyHealthcare Clinic
Membership
from £40
Membership GP and dental clinic model, with pay-monthly access in south-west London.
The London General Practice
Clinic
from £150
Marylebone private GP practice with longer appointments and continuity of doctor.
Harley Street GP
Clinic
from £150
Premium central London private GP appointments and medical assessments.
Walk-In Clinic London
Clinic
from £89
London walk-in GP clinics for same-day appointments, tests, prescriptions and letters.
The Private GP
Clinic
from £95
Regional private GP appointments with health checks, referrals and same-day access.
Private Doctor UK
Online
from £49
Remote private GP consultations, prescriptions and medical letters.
SameDayDoctor
Clinic
from £95
Same-day private GP clinics, sexual health testing, blood tests and travel health.
The Doctors Clinic
Clinic
from £89
London private GP appointments, tests, occupational health and referrals.
Private Harley Street Clinic
Specialist clinic
from £120
Central London private GP and specialist referral route.
Manchester Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Manchester in-person GP appointments, blood tests, health screens and referrals.
Leeds Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Leeds private GP consultations with diagnostics and referral letters.
Birmingham Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Birmingham private GP appointments, health checks and onward referrals.
Bristol Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Bristol private GP consultations and health screening.
Oxford Private GP
Clinic
from £85
Oxford private GP consultations, referrals and health screening.
Cambridge Private GP
Clinic
from £85
Cambridge private GP appointments, blood tests and medical letters.
Brighton Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Brighton private GP appointments, same-day consultations and health checks.
Edinburgh Private GP
Clinic
from £90
Edinburgh private GP appointments and private medicals.
Glasgow Private GP
Clinic
from £85
Glasgow private GP consultations, prescriptions and referrals.
Cardiff Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Cardiff private GP appointments, blood tests and occupational medicals.
Nottingham Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Nottingham private GP appointments, prescriptions, referrals and health checks.
Newcastle Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Newcastle private GP consultations, blood tests and referral letters.
Liverpool Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Liverpool private GP appointments and health screening.
Sheffield Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Sheffield private GP consultations, medical letters and referrals.
Bath Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Bath private GP appointments, health screens and referral support.
Exeter Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Exeter private GP consultations and private medical services.
Reading Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Reading private GP appointments, blood tests and medical referrals.
Southampton Private GP
Clinic
from £75
Southampton private GP consultations and referral letters.
York Private GP
Clinic
from £75
York private GP appointments, prescriptions and health checks.
Belfast Private GP
Clinic
from £80
Belfast private GP consultations, health checks and referral letters.
Private GP prices by city
London
London
from £80
in-person
London has the widest choice: budget walk-in clinics, Harley Street practices, hospital groups and home-visit doctors.
Manchester
North West
from £70
in-person
Manchester combines independent GP clinics, hospital group appointments and same-day online providers.
Birmingham
Midlands
from £70
in-person
Birmingham has local private GP practices plus hospital-group options for diagnostics and consultant referrals.
Leeds
Yorkshire
from £70
in-person
Leeds patients usually choose between independent clinics, hospital groups and national video GP providers.
Glasgow
Scotland
from £80
in-person
Glasgow has in-person private GP access, with online GP routes useful for faster prescriptions and letters.
Edinburgh
Scotland
from £85
in-person
Edinburgh pricing is often closer to premium UK city rates, especially for longer in-person appointments.
Bristol
South West
from £75
in-person
Bristol has a solid mix of independent clinics and hospital group routes for tests and referrals.
Cardiff
Wales
from £75
in-person
Cardiff private GP access is mainly clinic-led, with national video GP providers covering same-day demand.
Belfast
Northern Ireland
from £75
in-person
Belfast has local private GP clinics; video GP services are useful when appointment availability is tight.
Brighton
South East
from £75
in-person
Brighton has local private GP clinics and quick online options for prescriptions, fit notes and referrals.
Oxford
South East
from £80
in-person
Oxford in-person private GP appointments tend to price above the non-London average.
Cambridge
East
from £80
in-person
Cambridge private GP demand is split between local clinics, hospital diagnostics and national video services.
Nottingham
Midlands
from £70
in-person
Nottingham has independent and hospital-group private GP options, with national online coverage.
Newcastle
North East
from £70
in-person
Newcastle private GP access is clinic-led, with online GP services filling same-day gaps.
Liverpool
North West
from £70
in-person
Liverpool has regional clinic options and quick video GP availability for routine needs.
Sheffield
Yorkshire
from £70
in-person
Sheffield patients can use local clinics for examinations and national online services for fast admin or prescriptions.
Bath
South West
from £80
in-person
Bath has premium independent private GP provision; online providers are usually lower-cost for simple needs.
Exeter
South West
from £75
in-person
Exeter has local private GP appointments and online GP coverage for same-day access.
Reading
South East
from £80
in-person
Reading is a higher-demand commuter-belt market, with in-person prices often above the UK regional median.
Southampton
South East
from £75
in-person
Southampton patients can use local clinic appointments or national video GP services for same-day access.
York
Yorkshire
from £75
in-person
York has regional private GP provision; online appointments are the lower-cost route for straightforward issues.
Should you go private or use the NHS?
NHS route
NHS GP appointments are free but typically have a 1–3 week wait. Appointments are usually 10 minutes. You cannot choose your GP, and evening/weekend slots are limited.
Typical wait: 1–3 weeks
Private route
Same-day or next-day appointments. Choose your provider. No referral needed in most cases.
Typical wait: 24 hours – 1 week
When private GP consultation makes sense
You need to be seen today
Most private GPs offer same-day video appointments. If you have an urgent (non-emergency) issue, private is the fastest route to a doctor.
You need a longer appointment
NHS appointments are typically 10 minutes. Private consultations run 15–30 minutes, giving more time for complex issues or multiple concerns.
You need a specific referral
A private GP can write referral letters for private consultants or NHS specialists. Useful if your NHS GP has long waits for referral processing.
You need a fit note or medical letter
Private GPs can issue sick notes, travel letters, and medical certificates same-day — avoiding the NHS GP wait.
You want evening or weekend access
Many private GPs operate 8am–10pm, 7 days a week — hours not typically available through NHS practices.
What to check before booking
- ✓Provider is GMC registered (check gmc-uk.org)
- ✓Price includes the consultation type you need (video/phone/in-person)
- ✓Prescriptions can be sent to your local pharmacy
- ✓Follow-up messages or calls are included in the price
- ✓Provider can write NHS referral letters if you need one
Questions to ask a provider
- ?What is included in the consultation fee?
- ?Can you issue private prescriptions electronically?
- ?Can you write an NHS referral letter?
- ?Is there a follow-up included if I need it?
- ?What happens if I need further investigation?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private GP appointment cost?
What is the difference between private and NHS GP appointments?
Can a private GP prescribe medication?
Can a private GP refer me to an NHS specialist?
Do I need to leave my NHS GP to see a private GP?
Related comparisons & tools
Sources & further reading
- GMC – List of Registered Medical Practitioners — Verification of GMC registration for all listed providers
- CQC – Care Quality Commission — Regulatory status and inspection reports for GP services
- NHS – GP services — NHS GP appointment availability and comparison with private access
- NICE – Referral guidelines — When and how GPs should refer patients for specialist assessment
How we compare private GPs
Prices are collected from provider websites and verified monthly. We compare standard consultation fees — the price shown is for a single appointment at the listed modality (video, phone, in-person, or home visit). Prices may vary by appointment length, time of day, and specific services required. All providers listed are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). We do not accept payment for ranking or inclusion.
Methodology summary
Provider websites and pricing pages are checked for standard GP consultation fees.
Prices are grouped by modality: phone, video, in-person, extended consultation and home visit.
Prescriptions, pharmacy costs, diagnostics, referral letters and follow-ups are called out separately.
Providers are checked against GMC and relevant CQC signals before appearing in comparison sections.
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