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Spire GP - private GP services

Rapid access to an expert opinion when you need it

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for patients and visitors

We’ll be postponing some of our services in line with new clinical guidance. This will affect patients over the age of 70, those affected by an underlying health condition, pregnant, or anyone else who is offered a flu jab by the NHS.

We do not offer Covid-19 testing as part of our private GP service.

Please do not book or attend an appointment if you have coronavirus symptoms - either a high temperature or a new, continuous cough and follow the current government advice about staying at home.

You'll be asked to list your symptoms as part of your booking and you may receive a call from us to discuss these before your appointment. You may also be offered a video appointment if we are unable to see you at the hospital. Please note all patients are being screened on arrival.

If you have an appointment please continue to attend the hospital as normal unless we advise otherwise or if you have coronavirus symptoms. This website is updated regularly. Please read the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information.

30 minute appointments £110

Appointment cost: £110
Appointments for children: No
Clinic days: Monday
Clinic times: 6pm - 8pm

Spire Washington Hospital

Picktree Lane
Rickleton 
Washington
NE38 9JZ

0191 448 9358

Appointment cost: £110
Appointments for children: No
Clinic days: Monday
Clinic times: 6pm - 8pm

Spire Washington Hospital

Picktree Lane
Rickleton 
Washington
NE38 9JZ

0191 448 9358

Book an appointment online

At Spire GP we provide quick and easy access to private GP services - when you need it. There are a range of Spire doctors' appointment times available now for both adults and children at Spire Washington Hospital.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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 0191 448 9358 to check availability.

Follow up appointments are not available to book online but you can contact the hospitals directly to arrange these.

Step 3

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.

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 included

In addition to the consultation with the GP, your appointment will also include where appropriate;

  • writing a private prescription
  • providing a referral to a Consultant
  • recommending and referring you for scans or X-rays and highlighting what other tests you may need.

You will be provided with an outcome letter detailing all of this and a copy will be sent to your NHS GP.

Any further investigations which you may require during or after your appointment, such as blood tests, scans, ECGs etc are not included in the cost of your appointment. Before any such tests are completed the GP will discuss with you why they think these tests should be carried out and the costs associated with them.

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

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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.

Call us on 0191 448 9358

To make an appointment to see our private GP at Spire Washington Hospital.

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