Private GP appointments 😧

There's a private GP practice near me, run by GPs whose names I recognise because they used to be in NHS practices. It's no wonder that NHS practices can't find staff.

I did on online consultation with my surgery and within two days was being sent for an x ray so I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Albeit not knowing at what speed everything will progress from now on.

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Of course the first appointment is only for their time with you. Here are some of their other charges.

There has just opened up in my City a Private GP Practice with starting prices for minor problems £40.
Private GP's won't have your medical History but for some people it's just reassurance.
Doctors don't come cheap, I know for a fact that a Hospital Consultant working a satellite NHS clinic off site (of the Hospital) earns £1000 for 4 hours.

I have had 1/2 hour with a cardiologist for less.

We should all appreciate how lucky we are when compared to other places, especially the USA!

In desperation we saw an ent specialist privately. £200 but then had to pay the hospital £180 for the use of the microscope and £28 for the prescription.
But it's the vets that really amazes me.
I really appreciate the nhs now.

£££+ for 15 minutes ?! . 😦

Our surgery has vastly improved with their new digital services and online assistance.

They have tablets on reception to help people to access this services and all nurse services can still be booked by phone.

It’s not ideal but it does work.

I did take a look at this option - unwillingly, it has to be said - and decided it was just too expensive.

It is sad that people are even looking into this - my late OH was GP - what he would think about this mess I do not know.

Crikey Aveline, that’s punitive especially for the first doctor. And only 15 minutes with an extra 5 minute fir £50.
That’s a pretty good hourly rate. I wonder how many patients he has.
Yes, do persevere with your surgery. You can always read or play on your phone while you’re still patient number 38, whilst being assured that your call is important.

It costs $91 for a 5 minute appointment here . The government refunds just half. Don’t go this way, really, just don’t.

Aveline
Hoping that list of private GPs aren't the same GPs at your practice!

Thankfully, things have greatly improved at my surgery and I can get through quite quickly these days. I have just received a letter inviting me to make an appointment for a review of my hypertension and I have it on Tuesday. But Mr P has had to wait for two weeks for his appointment and I would like to see that improve. It's a sorry state of affairs that GPs are setting themselves up in private practices. If they go down the same route as the dentists then getting a NHS GP appointment will become very difficult.

And anyone tempted to vote Reform should remember their plan to privatise the nhs