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 Edinburgh Hospitals.
30 minute appointments £120
Appointment cost:
£120
Appointments for children:
No
Clinic days:
Monday - Sunday
Clinic times:
8am - 8pm
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 0131 341 5206 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 Shawfair Park is located to the south east of the city centre close to the City Bypass and the Royal Infirmary at 10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, EH22 1FE.
Call us on 0131 341 5206
Meet our private GPs
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.
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.