GP and clinician visitsHome visit

Private GP home visit

A GP comes to you — a full, unhurried medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the comfort of your own home. Same-day appointments may be available, subject to clinician availability and your location.

£255All-inclusive GP consultation
20–30 minTypical visit
Same dayMay be available — subject to availability and location

About this service

When you or someone you love can't get to a GP surgery, or you need a medical assessment without travelling, our GP can come to you. A home visit means a proper, unhurried consultation in familiar surroundings: the doctor listens to what's worrying you, takes a full history, examines you, explains what's happening in plain language, and agrees a clear plan before leaving. If you need medication, further tests at home, a referral or follow-up care, we arrange it there and then.

Is this right for me?

  • You're too unwell or frail to travel to a surgery
  • You're recovering at home after a hospital stay
  • You're caring for an elderly relative who needs a doctor
  • You need a doctor to assess a new problem or examine an existing one
  • You'd rather be seen at home than sit in a waiting room
Friends Medical GP visiting a patient at home in Northern Ireland

Important — this is not an emergency service

A GP home visit is not an emergency service. If the patient has severe difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, is unconscious, has signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech), has severe bleeding or is seriously unwell, call 999 immediately.

What can our GP help with?

  • Chest infections and coughs
  • Urinary symptoms and suspected infections
  • Fever and infections
  • Vomiting or diarrhoea
  • Medication problems and side-effects
  • Worsening long-term conditions
  • New confusion in an older person
  • Mobility problems, falls or minor injuries
  • Pain that needs medical assessment
  • Post-hospital concerns
  • General illness where travelling to a GP is difficult
  • Review of an existing medical problem
Not sure whether a GP home visit is right for you? Call us — our reception team will help you decide the most appropriate service.

What happens during your visit?

The GP comes to your home

No travelling, no waiting room — the doctor comes to you, usually at an agreed arrival window.

We listen

The GP takes a full history and discusses what is worrying you, without rushing.

We examine you

An appropriate physical examination and observations, done properly at home.

We explain what's happening

The GP explains the findings and discusses the recommended treatment in plain language.

We arrange what you need

Medication, further tests, a referral or a follow-up — arranged before the doctor leaves.

If you need more care

We can coordinate nursing, home diagnostics or follow-up support at home where available.

What's included

  • A full medical history and thorough physical examination at home
  • Diagnosis and a clear treatment plan, explained in plain language
  • Private prescription issued where needed, sent to your pharmacy
  • Referral letters and coordination with specialists
  • With your consent, a summary shared with your own NHS GP
  • Immediate escalation and hospital arrangement if you're sicker than expected

Who delivers your care

WhoWhat they do for you
GPCarries out the full assessment, makes the diagnosis, prescribes and writes up your plan
Care CoordinatorBooks your visit, handles records and prescription logistics, keeps your family informed

How much does it cost?

GP Home Visit£255

A GP home visit is £255, which includes the doctor's full home consultation — history, examination, diagnosis, treatment plan and any private prescription written during the visit. If additional services, tests or treatments are needed, we will always explain any additional costs before proceeding. Medication and pharmacy charges are separate from the consultation fee.

Delivered by: GP

Visits included: 1 × GP visit

Typical duration: 20–30 min

After your visit

Before leaving, your GP will explain the recommended next steps. Depending on your consultation, this may include medication, further investigations, a referral, a follow-up appointment, nursing support, home diagnostic testing, or — with your consent — a summary sent to your NHS GP.

Where we provide this service

Do we cover your area?

We provide this service across Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas. Some surrounding locations may be available depending on the service, travel requirements and clinician availability.

Not sure if we cover your area? Call 028 9621 1981 with your postcode and our team will check — or see Areas we cover.

Booking for someone else?

Yes — a family member, carer or authorised representative can contact us to discuss arranging a visit for a patient. Many of our visits are booked by a son or daughter for an elderly parent.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a GP home visit cost?

A GP home visit costs £255, which includes the doctor's full consultation at your home. If any additional services, tests or treatments are needed, we will explain the costs before proceeding. Medication and pharmacy charges are separate.

How quickly can the GP come?

Same-day visits may be available, subject to clinician availability and your location. We also offer next-day and pre-booked appointments. Call us and we'll tell you honestly what's possible today.

What areas do you cover?

Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas, subject to travel time and clinician availability. Call us with your postcode and we'll confirm.

Can I book for someone else?

Yes. A family member, carer or authorised representative can contact us to arrange a visit, provided the patient consents to be seen.

How long does the visit take?

Most home consultations are unhurried and typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on what the GP finds.

Can the GP prescribe medication?

Yes. If the GP believes medication is appropriate, a private prescription can be issued following your consultation, and we can send it to your chosen pharmacy where possible. Antibiotics are prescribed only where clinically appropriate.

Can I have blood tests or an ECG at home?

Yes — where clinically indicated, the GP can arrange a home blood test or home ECG as part of your care, often as a follow-on visit. Any additional cost is explained first.

Can you contact my NHS GP?

With your consent, we send a summary of the consultation to your registered NHS GP so your records stay joined-up. We never share information without your agreement.

What happens if the GP thinks I need hospital?

If the GP finds you are more unwell than expected, they will arrange the right escalation immediately — including speaking to hospital teams or arranging emergency admission where needed.

Can I book a follow-up visit?

Yes. The GP will recommend follow-up where appropriate, and you can book a further home visit or an online GP consultation — whichever suits your situation.

Do you visit care homes?

Yes. We regularly visit care homes; we simply ask that a nurse or manager on duty is available during the visit.

What if I'm outside your coverage area?

Take our reception team's details anyway — depending on travel time and clinician availability, our Operations Manager may still be able to approve a visit, and we'll come back to you the same day.

Get in touch

Request a call back

Tell us who the care is for. We will call you back and talk through a visit, nursing, or the next step — no need to have everything figured out first.

Request a call back

Health information is used only to arrange care. See our privacy notice. We aim to call back within the hour during clinic hours.

This is not an emergency service. If this is an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.

Who is making this request?

Required.

Ready to arrange care at home?

Call us or send an enquiry. A member of the team will talk through what is available now.

Request a call backCall now028 9621 1981