Private GP London

You can book a one-off appointment or come back whenever you need to, with no membership, subscription or ongoing commitment. You book and pay for each appointment separately. When you book, we'll ask for your details and create a patient account where you can see your appointment information and medical records. You don't need a referral from your NHS GP, and you can use DocTap alongside your NHS care. Your records aren't shared automatically between the two services, but you can choose to send your DocTap records to your NHS GP.

Yes. DocTap is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of healthcare services in England. All our doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), the organisation responsible for regulating doctors in the UK, and you can view their profiles, experience and clinical interests before booking. We also publish patient feedback and information about how our service performs, including appointment waiting times, test results and clinical quality measures: https://doctap.co.uk/private-gp-ratings

DocTap is for non-emergency medical concerns. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999 straight away. For a serious injury or other emergency, go to A&E. If you need urgent advice and aren't sure where to go, NHS 111 can help you find the right service. Please don't wait for a DocTap appointment if you need emergency care.

Yes. Same-day appointments are available at multiple London clinics, though availability varies by clinic. Video appointments are also available for patients anywhere in the UK. If you'd like to be seen in person, check live times online and choose your preferred clinic and doctor.

Yes. You can see a doctor at selected London clinics during evenings and weekends. Video appointments are also available outside standard working hours. Opening times vary by clinic. Our booking calendar shows live availability and prices, including any weekend charges, so you can choose a time that suits you.

Yes. You can choose a male or female GP when booking and select a specific doctor from those available. If you'd like to see a doctor you've seen before, you can book with them again, subject to availability, which helps if you're managing an ongoing concern or need a follow-up. If you see someone different, they can view your previous DocTap notes and results, so you won't need to start from scratch.

Your appointment fee covers the consultation and any prescriptions, private specialist referral letters, sick notes and medical letters your doctor issues during the appointment. You'll pay separately for medicines, blood tests and scans. Blood tests that aren't part of an all-inclusive package also carry a handling fee. Your doctor will explain any recommended tests or treatment so you can decide whether to go ahead.

You may be able to claim the cost back through private medical or travel insurance, depending on your policy. You pay DocTap directly and can download an invoice from your patient account to send to your insurer. Before booking, check whether your policy covers private GP consultations and whether you need approval in advance. Your insurer decides whether to reimburse you.

Your doctor can prescribe medicines if they think you need them after assessing your symptoms and medical history. There's no extra charge for a prescription issued during your appointment, but you'll pay for the medicine itself. Some common medicines are stocked at our clinics. If not, you can take your prescription to a pharmacy. Electronic prescriptions are also available, including after video appointments. We can't prescribe certain restricted medicines, and an appointment doesn't guarantee a prescription. Check which medicines we prescribe at https://doctap.co.uk/medication-guidance or contact patient support before booking.

Yes. Our doctors can issue sick notes, fit notes and a range of medical letters after assessing you. Standard letters issued during your appointment are included in the consultation fee. Some letters can be issued after a video consultation, but others need an examination in clinic. Your doctor will also need enough medical information to support what the letter says. See the letters we provide at https://doctap.co.uk/medical-letters. Employers, universities and other organisations can verify our letters online.

Your medical records are in your DocTap patient account. Sign in and open the Records tab to see your consultation notes, test results, prescriptions and letters once they're ready. You can download copies to keep or share with another healthcare professional. If you have a question about a result or need help finding a document, contact our patient support team.

Your records are stored in protected systems with encryption and access controls. Our doctors and authorised staff only access the information they need to care for you or do their job. We handle medical information under UK data-protection rules and never sell patient data. If we use AI-assisted note-taking, we'll ask for your consent before recording the consultation. You can read more about how we store, use and share information in our privacy policy: https://doctap.co.uk/privacy-policy.

Yes. DocTap is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC monitors and inspects healthcare services to check they meet national standards of safety and quality. You can check our registration on the CQC website: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15011528946/inspection-summary

Yes. DocTap’s external laboratory partner is UKAS accredited. UKAS is the UK’s national accreditation body and checks that laboratories meet recognised standards for quality and accuracy. DocTap’s five on-site laboratories are not described as UKAS accredited.