Private GP in the UK
A private GP appointment with Take a Seat gives you same-week access to a UK-registered GP for diagnosis, prescriptions, referrals and second opinions, without the wait. Sessions are 20 to 30 minutes so there's time to actually explore the problem.
The short answer
A private GP in the UK costs £95 to £250 through Take a Seat, with same-week appointments in most cities. You choose the clinician yourself, in person or remote, pay them directly with no booking fee or commission, and no GP referral letter is needed to start.
- Typical cost
- £95 to £250, quoted by the clinician up front
- Typical wait
- Same-week appointments in most cities
- Referral needed
- No, you can self-refer
- Booking fee
- None. You pay the clinician directly
- Format
- In person or remote, across the UK
What a private GP appointment includes
- 20 to 30 minute video or in-person consultation
- Private prescriptions where clinically appropriate
- Referral letters to specialists and imaging
- Written summary sent to you and (with consent) your NHS GP
Who it is for
- Anyone who can't get a timely NHS appointment
- People seeking a second opinion or specialist referral
- Travellers, expats and self-employed patients
Cost, waiting times and how booking works
£95 to £250 depending on the clinician, the setting and how much follow up you need. The clinician quotes you directly and we add nothing on top.
Same-week appointments in most cities. Video within 24 to 48 hours.
Most clinicians offer secure video appointments alongside clinic sessions, so availability rather than postcode decides how quickly you are seen.
Self refer and book directly. Clinicians write to your GP with your consent where it helps your ongoing care.
Private GP by city
Local pages cover fees, waiting times and the clinicians who work in each city.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a private gp cost in the UK?
- Expect £95 to £250, quoted up front by the clinician before you commit. Take a Seat adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so the price you see is the clinician's own rate.
- How long is the wait for a private GP appointment?
- Same-week appointments in most cities. Video within 24 to 48 hours.
- Can I have a private GP appointment remotely, or do I need to be near a clinic?
- Many clinicians deliver this service by secure video, so you are not limited to your nearest city. Where an in person element is needed, each clinician's profile states the cities and clinics they cover.
- Do I need a GP referral?
- No. You can self refer and book directly with a clinician. Where it helps your ongoing care, clinicians will write to your GP with your consent.
- How are clinicians checked?
- We use our own experience in this field to recommend independent clinicians we think are right for what you need. Every profile names the person, their stated qualifications and where they practise, and enquiries go straight to the clinician themselves.
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Written by Take a Seat Editorial. Checked against the published sources below, and not against a clinician's individual review. Last checked 8 August 2026.
Sources: GMC medical register, Care Quality Commission
This page is general information about privately available services in the UK, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Fees, availability and waiting times are set by each clinician and confirmed with you before you commit. If you need urgent help, see crisis support.