Spire GP - private GP services
At Spire GP we provide quick and easy access to private GP services - when you need it. There are a range of Spire GP appointment times available, including same day, for adults at Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre.
30 minute appointments are £100
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for patients and visitors
Your visit to a Spire hospital may be affected by local coronavirus restrictions. Once you've made an online booking, we'll only contact you if your appointment needs to be held virtually. If you don't hear from us, your appointment will be face to face.
Come to your appointment alone: To support social distancing and help protect our staff, patients and consultants, we’re restricting access in our hospitals except for exceptional circumstances so please come alone to your appointment.
We do not offer Covid-19 testing as part of our private GP service.
Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre
Appointment cost:
£100
Appointments for children:
No
Clinic days:
Monday - Saturday
Clinic times:
8am - 7.30pm
Is Spire GP right for you?
Spire GPs can help with a wide array of issues.
There are some services not offered by Spire GP. Please check what's included below before booking an appointment to avoid disappointment.
Book an appointment
Once you are ready to book an appointment, view the dates and times available. You can now book same day appointments online. If you couldn’t find a suitable time, call us on 020 8003 8274 to check availability.
Follow up appointments are not available to book online but you can contact the hospitals directly to arrange these.
Your Spire GP appointment
We'll send a health questionnaire to save time on the day.
You'll have a 30 minute appointment giving you plenty of time to discuss your concerns and symptoms without feeling rushed.
How to get to us
Spire Bushey Hospital is situated within easy access of the M1 and M25 motorways. We are only 15 miles from London, 45 minutes drive from Luton airport and around five miles from Watford town centre, with its fast and regular train services to the capital.
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Does seeing a Spire GP affect my relationship with my NHS GP?
Having a Spire GP appointment does not result in any changes to the care you receive from your NHS GP and we recommend that you remain registered with your local NHS practice to ensure assistance in the event of a medical emergency.
Spire GP is not an alternative for emergency services
Please remember, Spire GP should not be seen as an alternative for emergency services. In the event of an emergency call 111 or 999 if you are within the United Kingdom.
What's not
- 24-hour health cover or emergency service
- DVLA, visa or other specific medical checks
- Repeat prescriptions, except where we have initiated treatment, or (exceptionally) in an emergency.
- Minor surgery
- Ongoing monitoring of long-term conditions where the NHS might be a more appropriate provider of this chronic disease management service.
- To be treated for a reaction to any prescribed medication (this would be deemed an emergency
- To routinely use the service for ‘sick’ notes for conditions Spire GP is not treating
- We do not offer Covid-19 testing
Frequently asked questions
What can I see the GP about?
We are here to discuss any concerns you might have about your health, so arrange to see us if you’re worried about
- Abdominal aches and pains
- Allergies
- Back problems
- Blood pressure
- Bowel problems
- Concerns about Cholesterol
- Earache or sore throat or swallowing problems
- Eye problems
- General aches and pains
- General health concerns
- Headaches and migraines
- Joint pains and possible arthritis
- Men’s health
- Persistent cough
- Skin complaints including cysts, acne, and dermatitis
- Stress / Anxiety
- Urinary problems
- Women’s health
Please note we cannot offer a service for medical emergencies. If you think you have a medical emergency phone your NHS GP, dial 111 or 999.
What happens when I arrive for my appointment?
You will be greeted by our reception staff when you arrive for your Spire GP appointment. They will ask you to complete a health questionnaire before seeing your GP, if you have not already done this. Please allow time for this if necessary. In line with our patient terms, the reception staff will also ask you to provide card details to cover any additional costs of care.
Get in touch
Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Bushey Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.