0191 415 1272 Enquire
Please type into the search bar above to begin your search
Please type three or more characters above to begin your search
Please type into the search bar above to begin your search
Please type three or more characters above to begin your search
Make an enquiry

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 Washington Hospital.

Book an appointment online

30 minute appointments £110

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for patients and visitors

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.

Visitors: To help protect our staff, patients and consultants, you can bring one accompanying visitor to your appointment.

Face masks: It is a mandatory requirement for patients to wear a mask within our hospitals in Scotland unless medically exempt. For our hospitals in England and Wales, anyone with any respiratory symptoms must wear a face mask. All other outpatients are not required to wear a mask unless this is their personal preference.

Please do not attend the hospital if you develop COVID-19 symptoms. Read the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) information

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

Appointment cost:

£110

Appointments for children:

No

Clinic days:

Monday, Friday

Clinic times:

6pm - 8pm

Book an appointment online

Step 1
promo image

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
promo image

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
promo image

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.

/media/22348/gettous_washington.png

How to get to us

Spire Washington Hospital is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by beautiful woodland, which creates a relaxing atmosphere for both patients and visitors. The hospital is easily accessed from the A1(M) and A19, close to Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.

Find us on Google maps

Spire Washington Hospital,

Picktree Lane
Rickleton 
Washington
NE38 9JZ

Spire GP  0191 448 9358

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
  • We do not offer Covid-19 testing

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.