Do I need a referral to book?

No. You can book a private GP appointment directly. A GP can then advise whether tests or specialist input are appropriate.

Can a private GP work alongside my NHS GP?

Yes. With your agreement, relevant summaries or results can be shared to support continuity of care.

Can the clinic guarantee a particular result or referral timeframe?

No. Timing and outcomes depend on clinical urgency, availability and the service involved; the clinic explains the relevant next step.

Bring an up-to-date medication list and any recent letters, results or test reports that could help the assessment.

Private Prescriptions, Referrals and Working with Your NHS GP

A clear, unhurried route to assessment, appropriate next steps and continuity of care from our Victoria clinic.

Before you book· Bring any current medication list, relevant letters and recent results. For urgent or life-threatening symptoms, use the emergency route rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

A private GP can issue clinically appropriate private prescriptions and referrals, but the terms of any NHS prescribing, referral or follow-up arrangement are decided by the relevant NHS service and clinician.

Continuity is safest when there is a clear written summary, an agreed results route and an understanding of who is responsible for each next step. I discuss this before treatment or referral is arranged.

I use a structured history, examination and appropriately targeted investigations to decide what can be managed in general practice, what needs planned specialist input and what requires urgent NHS assessment.

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Victoria Medical Clinical Team

GMC-registered physicians and specialist consultants

What I can help with

A GP assessment can clarify your concern, review relevant records, arrange appropriate tests or referrals and agree a documented follow-up plan. Availability and suitability are confirmed by the clinic at booking.

A safe next-step plan

The right outcome may be reassurance, treatment, monitoring, targeted investigation, a private specialist referral or a recommendation to use an NHS service. I explain the reasoning and record the agreed next step.

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When routine private GP care is not appropriate

Do not delay urgent medical care while waiting for a prescription, referral or test result. Call 999 for emergencies; use NHS 111 for urgent advice when you are unsure.

Do not wait for a routine appointment if symptoms suggest an emergency or are severe, sudden or rapidly worsening.

Frequently Asked Questions

References

[1]Wang T et al. Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines in primary care: an overview of systematic reviews. BMJ Open. 2023. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062158.

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