Private specialist referrals
Skip the wait. See a specialist.
A 15-minute appointment with a UK GP, then a private referral letter the same day — to the consultant of your choice.
From£125
15-min consultation
Referral letter same-day if clinically appropriate
Referral letter same-day if clinically appropriate
No subscription. Cancel free up to 24 hours before.
Same-day, often within the hour
UK-qualified, GMC-registered GPs
Signed PDF, sent to your specialist
No surcharge for the letter
How specialist referrals work
Every referral starts with a 15-minute GP appointment. Your GP takes a clinical history and, if a specialist is the right next step, writes the letter and emails it to you the same day. The same fixed fee covers consultation and any letter that follows.
15-min consultation
A focused appointment with a GMC-registered UK GP — by video, or in-clinic when an examination is needed.
Private referral letter
Written and signed by your GP during or just after the consultation. Addressed to a named consultant or “to whom it may concern”.
Sent to your specialist
We can email the letter direct to the consultant’s secretary, or you can forward it yourself. No fee for re-sending.
Or signed PDF to you
Emailed PDF, accepted by all UK private hospitals and insurers. Forward to whomever you need.
How it works
1
Book a slot
Choose video or in-clinic. Tell us what you’re hoping to see a specialist for — bring any prior test results, scans, or letters.
2
Speak to a GP
A GMC-registered GP takes a history and decides whether a specialist referral is the right next step. They’ll explain why if it isn’t.
3
Letter issued same-day
Emailed to you (and to the specialist if you want) as a signed PDF. No follow-up fee for the letter — it’s part of the consultation.
Common questions
No, the GP makes a clinical assessment first; if a specialist is the right next step, they write the letter the same day.
Yes — name a consultant or hospital, or ask the GP to suggest one. The letter can be addressed by name or "to whom it may concern".
Most major UK insurers (Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA) accept private GP referrals. Always confirm with your insurer first if you need pre-authorisation.
Emailed to you as a signed PDF the same day. We can also email it directly to the specialist or copy your NHS GP if you'd like a single record.
No. UK GMC standards require a clinical assessment before a referral letter is written. The 15-minute consultation isn't optional.
They'll explain why and suggest the right route — often a different test, treatment trial, or follow-up. The £125 covers the consultation regardless of outcome.
Common reasons people book a referral consult
A snapshot — the GP can refer for most non-emergency concerns where a specialist is the right next step.
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Medically reviewed by
Medically reviewed by
Dr Amanda Northridge
GP & Medical Reviewer·MBBS·GMC 2847829
Urgent symptoms? If you have chest pain, signs of stroke, severe breathing difficulty or any other emergency, call 999 or NHS 111. A referral consultation isn’t the right route for emergencies.