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Can I book on behalf of someone else?

Yes, with the right consent. Parents book for under-16s; adults must attend themselves.

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Clinically reviewed by Dr Mohammad Khan · Last reviewed

September 5, 2026

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Our answer

Yes, with the right consent in place.

For a child under 16: a parent or someone with parental responsibility books and must be present for the consultation. See our children's consultations.

For an adult: you can arrange the booking, but the patient must attend the consultation themselves and consent to you being present if you are. We cannot discuss an adult's care with someone else without their agreement.

Where someone lacks capacity to consent, we can still help — tell us the circumstances when booking so the consultation is set up properly and the right people are involved.

16 and 17 year olds

They are presumed able to consent to their own treatment, and they are entitled to confidentiality in the same way an adult is.

A parent can book and can be present if the young person wants them there — but that is the young person's decision, and the doctor will usually offer them part of the appointment alone. That is normal practice rather than anything to read into.

Booking for a partner or parent

Arranging the appointment is fine. Being told what happened in it is not, without their consent.

The simplest approach is for them to say at the start of the consultation that they are happy for you to be there and to be kept informed. It takes ten seconds and it removes any awkwardness later.

Where someone holds power of attorney

Tell us when booking, and have the documentation available. A health and welfare lasting power of attorney carries different authority from a property and financial affairs one, and only the former covers medical decisions.

If you are worried about someone who will not seek help

We cannot consult with a patient who has not agreed to it, however well-intentioned the request.

What we can do is talk to you about how to approach it — and if there is an immediate risk to their safety, that is 999 or 111, not an appointment.

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Clinically reviewed by Dr Mohammad Zubair Khan, GMC 7563469

Last reviewed

September 5, 2026

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£40 for a 20-minute appointment with a GMC-registered GP, 6am to 10pm, seven days a week. Membership is optional and never required.
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Book your appointment

Pick a time that suits you — 6am to 10pm, seven days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. £40 for 20 minutes, self-pay, with no insurance to arrange.
5–10 minutes
Online video consultation with a GMC-registered private GP
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Meet your GP

A 20-minute video or phone consultation with a GMC-registered GP — long enough for a proper conversation about your symptoms, your history and what matters to you.
20 minutes
Diagnostic testing plan including blood test panel, ECG and urine screening
03

Tests and referrals, if you need them

Where testing will actually answer the question, we arrange it — blood tests and health screening through our laboratory partner, or a referral for ultrasound, X-ray, CT or MRI through private imaging providers. We will also tell you when a scan is not the right next step.
1–7 days
Personalised results and treatment plan from a private GP consultation
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Results and next steps

Your GP talks you through what the results mean and agrees the next step with you. Every consultation ends with your treatment plan in writing, and any prescription goes to your own pharmacy.
20 minutes
GP follow-up reminder for ongoing care and progress monitoring
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Ongoing care and follow-up

Follow-up appointments, progress monitoring and ongoing advice — including saying plainly when something needs in-person or NHS care instead.

Ongoing

How we compare

Time to be seen

Appointment length

Your NHS record in the room

Written treatment plan

Told when a test isn’t needed

Cost

Varies by practice

Typically 10 minutes

Yes, your full record

Not routinely

Usually

Free

Same day

Often 10 to 15 minutes

Usually not

Sometimes charged

Varies by provider

Often a subscription

More questions about our service

How quickly can I be seen?

Same-day access is usually available, from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week. You choose a time that suits you rather than waiting on hold at 8am.

Will I see the same doctor each time?

Yes. Care is led personally by Dr Mohammad Khan, so you are not passed between clinicians. Continuity is the point of a small practice: someone who knows your history and is listening attentively rather than working through a checklist.

Can you see my NHS records?

Yes, with your consent. We can access your Summary Care Record during the consultation, so your current medications, allergies and significant history are in the room. That means fewer questions you have already answered elsewhere, and safer prescribing.

Are you trying to replace my NHS GP?

No. We are not here to replace GPs, only to support them. Your NHS practice remains responsible for your ongoing care, and with your consent we write to them after the consultation. We are useful when you need to be seen sooner, or want more time than a standard appointment allows.

What is included in the appointment?

Twenty unhurried minutes and a comprehensive assessment. A written treatment plan is included, along with any prescription, sick note or referral letter arising from the consultation, at no extra charge.

How much does it cost?

£40 for 20 minutes, self-pay. Membership is optional and never required. Priced for fairness, because we are not here to charge extortionate amounts for access to a doctor.

What does “treatable online” actually mean?

It means the diagnosis can usually be made from your history and photographs, and that treatment can be arranged safely without examining you. Where a condition is not marked treatable online, it is because examination is the diagnosis — listening to a chest, feeling an abdomen, examining an ear or a joint — or because a procedure or device is needed.

Can you prescribe antibiotics?

Yes, where there is a genuine bacterial infection — cellulitis, impetigo, bacterial urine infections, confirmed strep throat. We will also frequently tell you that you do not need one. Most sore throats, coughs, colds and earaches are viral, and an antibiotic gives you the side effects with none of the benefit.

What if the GP cannot help with what I need?

If your problem turns out to be genuinely outside what we can do remotely, the doctor will tell you straight away, point you to the right service, and refund your fee in full. We would rather do that than fill twenty minutes to justify the charge.

What should I do in an emergency?

Call 999 or go to A&E — do not book an online appointment and do not wait for a reply to an email. For urgent problems that are not emergencies, NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, online or by phone, and can direct you to the right service.

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