Doctor Open Now Near Me
For a doctor open now, your options are: online GP (available now, same-day), NHS 111 (24/7), pharmacies (daytime hours), urgent treatment centres, and A&E (emergencies only). The Online GP offers same-day video consultations including evenings and weekends.
Doctors Available Now
1. Online Private GP (Recommended)
Available: Now, including evenings and weekends
Wait: Same-day, often within hours
Cost: From £49
Best for: Non-emergency medical issues needing prompt attention
2. NHS 111
Available: 24/7
Wait: Variable (can be hours for callback)
Cost: Free
Best for: Urgent advice, direction to right service
Call 111 or use 111.nhs.uk
3. Pharmacy
Available: Daytime hours (some late/24hr)
Wait: Walk in
Cost: Free for advice, pay for products/medications
Best for: Minor conditions (Pharmacy First covers 7 conditions)
4. Urgent Treatment Centre
Available: Usually 8am-8pm (varies)
Wait: Walk in, variable wait
Cost: Free
Best for: Minor injuries and illnesses needing examination
5. A&E
Available: 24/7
Wait: Can be 4+ hours
Cost: Free
Best for: Emergencies only—chest pain, stroke, severe injury, breathing difficulty
When to Use Each Option
Online GP (private):
Need prescription today
Need sick note urgently
Can't wait for NHS
Prefer video consultation
NHS 111:
Unsure where to go
Need NHS out-of-hours
Free advice needed
Pharmacy:
UTI (women 16-64)
Sore throat
Minor skin infections
General health products
A&E:
Chest pain
Stroke symptoms
Severe bleeding
Difficulty breathing
Serious accidents
The Online GP Availability
Hours: Extended hours including evenings and weekends
Location: Video consultations (UK-wide) or in-person (Marylebone, London)
Booking: Online, same-day appointments
The Online GP. Available when you need a doctor.