What Is a Private GP Membership and Is It Worth It?
A private GP membership is a simple way to get regular access to private healthcare by paying a monthly fee. Instead of paying for every appointment separately, you can choose a membership plan based on the level of care you need. At OnCall Doctors, monthly membership packages are available for adults over 18, with different levels of access to suit different needs.
What Does a Private GP Membership Include?
A private GP subscription can make it easier to get medical help when you need it. OnCall Doctors offers private GP services with same-day appointments, phone and online appointments, GP home visits and face-to-face appointments.
The service is designed to give patients quick access to experienced doctors without long waiting times. Appointments are not rushed, and the most popular appointment length is 30 minutes.
Depending on your needs, you can also access other healthcare services through OnCall Doctors, including blood tests, scans, health checks and specialist services such as cardiology, neurology, podiatry and osteopathy. This means you can get help with different healthcare needs in one place.
For patients considering structured, doctor-led healthcare for specific health goals, OnCall Doctors also provides information about medical weight management.
What Are the Benefits of Private GP Membership?
One of the main benefits of private GP membership is convenience. You have a simple way to access a doctor when you need medical advice or treatment.
Some other benefits include:
- Faster access to private GP appointments
- Same-day appointments where available
- Face-to-face, phone and online consultations
- GP home visits in selected areas
- Longer appointments when you need more time with your doctor
- Access to blood tests, scans and other healthcare services
- Access to specialist care when a referral is needed
OnCall Doctors serves patients across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire, including Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Wrea Green, Poulton-le-Fylde, Preston and Fleetwood.
Is a Private GP Membership Worth It?
Whether a private GP membership is worth it depends on how often you need medical care and what you want from your healthcare service.
If you prefer quick appointments, easy access to doctors and more time to discuss your health concerns, a membership may be a useful option. OnCall Doctors also offers pay as you go private GP appointments, so you can choose the option that works best for you.
Memberships at OnCall Doctors start from £75 a month. Private GP appointments are also available separately, starting from £89 for a 15-minute appointment.
For people who want convenient and accessible private GP services, a membership can be a practical way to manage their healthcare needs.
