How much does a private GP appointment cost at The Online GP?

A private GP consultation at The Online GP costs £150 for a comprehensive 30-minute video consultation, or £59 for a 15-minute telephone consultation. This includes full examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, prescriptions, and any necessary medical certificates. Executive health screenings start from £450. We accept all major cards and international payments.

Can I get a same-day GP appointment at The Online GP?

Yes, The Online GP specializes in same-day appointments 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Simply WhatsApp us at +44 7961 280835 or call +44 20 3951 3429 to book your appointment immediately. Most patients are seen within 2-3 hours of booking.

Where is The Online GP located in London?

The Online GP is conveniently located at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ. We're just 3 minutes walk from Marble Arch Station (Central line), 7 minutes from Bond Street Station, and easily accessible from all Central London areas.

What conditions can The Online GP treat?

The Online GP provides comprehensive primary care for all conditions including: infections (UTI, chest, skin), chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), mental health (anxiety, depression), women's health (contraception, menopause), men's health, skin conditions, digestive issues, and provides health screenings, all vaccinations, medical certificates, specialist referrals, and second opinions. Our UK-registered GPs handle everything an NHS GP would, with 30-minute appointments for thorough care.

Do you accept international patients at The Online GP?

Yes, The Online GP welcomes international patients from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, USA, China and worldwide. We provide UK medical certificates, comprehensive health reports for insurance, coordinate with home country doctors, and offer translation services. Weekend appointments are available specifically for international visitors. We accept international insurance and payments in multiple currencies.

What's the difference between The Online GP and NHS GP?

The Online GP offers same-day appointments (vs 2-3 week NHS wait), 30-minute consultations (vs 10 minutes NHS), weekend availability (NHS weekdays only), consistent doctor continuity, no registration required, and serves international patients. While NHS is free for UK residents, our £150 consultation fee ensures immediate, comprehensive care when you need it most.

Can The Online GP prescribe medication?

Yes, our UK-registered GPs can prescribe all medications available in the UK, including antibiotics, pain relief, mental health medications, and chronic disease treatments. Prescriptions can be sent electronically to any UK pharmacy or collected from nearby pharmacies. We also provide private prescriptions for international patients.

Do you offer health screening at The Online GP?

Yes, we offer comprehensive health screenings from £450 including full blood tests (cholesterol, diabetes, liver, kidney, thyroid), ECG heart checks, blood pressure monitoring, BMI assessment, and detailed health reports. Same-day appointments available for executive health checks.

Can I book an online GP consultation anywhere in the UK?

Yes. The Online GP provides private GP consultations by secure video to patients anywhere in the UK, usually the same day. Consultations are from £59 with no waiting list, and prescriptions, fit notes and referrals can be issued during the appointment.

Is there a waiting list to see an online doctor?

No. The Online GP has no waiting list. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week, including weekends, and booking takes a few minutes on WhatsApp.

How do I choose the best online GP in the UK?

Look for a service where every consultation is with a GMC-registered doctor, fees are published, and there is a physical clinic behind the video screen. The Online GP is doctor-led, publishes its fees from £59, and runs a clinic in Marylebone, London, for anything that needs examining in person.

How quickly can I see a private GP in London?

The Online GP offers same-day private GP appointments in London, typically within 2-3 hours. We're located 3 minutes from Marble Arch station at 10 Portman Square, W1H 6AZ. Book via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835 or call 020 3951 3429. In-person consultations from £220, online consultations from £150, telephone advice from £59.

Is The Online GP open on weekends?

Yes, The Online GP is open Saturdays and Sundays 7am-9pm for private GP consultations. We offer both in-person appointments at our Marylebone clinic near Baker Street and online video consultations. No NHS registration required. Same-day booking available via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

How much does a private GP appointment cost in London?

The Online GP offers private GP appointments from £59 for same-day telephone advice, £150 for online video consultations, and £220 for urgent in-person consultations at our Marylebone clinic. Medical reports are £250. All prices include consultation with GMC-registered doctors. Book at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ.

Do you have Arabic speaking doctors in London?

Yes, The Online GP has multilingual GMC-registered doctors speaking Arabic, Spanish, French, Dutch, and English. We welcome international patients from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Located in Marylebone near Baker Street, 3 minutes from the Underground. Book same-day private GP appointment via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

Where is The Online GP clinic located in London?

The Online GP private doctor clinic is at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ, just 3 minutes walk from Marble Arch Underground Station. We serve Marylebone, Mayfair, Westminster, and all of Central London. Open 7 days a week including weekends. Same-day GP appointments available. Call 020 3951 3429 or WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

Can I get a prescription from The Online GP?

Yes, our GMC-registered private GPs can issue prescriptions during online or in-person consultations. Prescriptions can be sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice or to Boots, Superdrug, or any UK pharmacy. Available for both UK residents and international patients visiting London. Book consultation from £59 via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

Do I need to be registered with NHS to see a private GP?

No, you do not need NHS registration to see a private GP at The Online GP. We welcome UK residents, international patients, expats, and visitors to London. No referral needed. Book same-day private GP appointments online, by phone, or via WhatsApp. Located at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ, near Baker Street.

Private GP for International Students in London 2026. Your NHS Rights, What to Do When You Need a Doctor Today and How Families Abroad Can Help

Oct 1

Written By Sama Samy

International students in London are entitled to NHS care, and the first thing every student should do is register with an NHS GP near their university. In 2024/25 there were 685,565 international students at UK universities, around 1 in 4 of all students, and most pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 a year as part of their visa, which gives access to NHS services on broadly the same basis as UK residents. Prescriptions, dental care and eye tests are still charged in England, with exemptions such as free prescriptions for under 19s in full-time education. Before term starts, check that your MenACWY meningitis vaccine and 2 doses of MMR are up to date, since outbreaks are most common in shared student housing. Private care is useful alongside the NHS when you need a doctor the same day, a doctor at your halls or flat, a letter for extenuating circumstances, a consultation in your own language, or help with a medicine prescribed at home, because a prescription written abroad generally cannot be dispensed by a UK pharmacy. Families overseas can arrange an appointment for their son or daughter, and for students over 18 nothing is shared with parents without the student's consent. At The Wellness appointments are available the same day, 7 days a week, from £150 by video and £220 in person, in Arabic, French, Spanish and Dutch as well as English. Fees appear further down this page.

Reviewed by the medical team at The Wellness. Last updated 1 October 2026.

See a doctor today on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call 020 3951 3429.

What NHS care are international students entitled to

If you paid the Immigration Health Surcharge with your student visa, you can use NHS services while your visa is valid, broadly on the same basis as people who live here permanently. That includes GP appointments, hospital care and NHS sexual health clinics.

Register with an NHS GP practice near your university or accommodation as soon as you arrive. Many universities have a practice on or near campus. Registration is free, and you do not need proof of address or immigration status to register, although practices often ask for it.

Some things are still charged. Prescriptions cost £9.90 per item in England, unless you are exempt, for example if you are under 19 and in full-time education. Dental treatment and eye tests are charged at NHS rates. Students on low incomes can apply for help with costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

Which vaccines should students check before term

MenACWY protects against 4 types of meningococcal disease, which causes meningitis and sepsis. It is offered free by the NHS to first-time university students up to the age of 25 who have not had it. Ask for it at your new GP practice if you are not sure.

MMR protects against measles, mumps and rubella, and 2 doses are needed. Mumps and measles outbreaks spread quickly in halls of residence.

Bring your vaccination records with you, translated if possible, so a doctor can see what you have had.

Ask about vaccines or records on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

When should a student call 999

Call 999 for a severe headache with a stiff neck, a dislike of bright light, confusion or a rash that does not fade when a glass is pressed against it, which can be signs of meningitis. Call 999 for chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, collapse, a seizure or a severe allergic reaction.

Look out for friends too. Meningitis can progress within hours, and someone who seems drowsy or confused should not be left to sleep it off.

What do students most often need a doctor for

Infections. Coughs, sore throats and ear infections in the first weeks of term, often called freshers' flu, are usually viral and settle with rest. A doctor checks for the minority that need treatment.

Mental health. Homesickness, academic pressure and isolation are common, and support helps. Your university wellbeing or counselling service is free and a good place to start. A doctor can assess whether anxiety or low mood needs treatment.

Sexual health and contraception. NHS sexual health clinics provide free, confidential testing and contraception, and private appointments are available when you would like to be seen sooner.

Medicines from home. A prescription written in another country generally cannot be dispensed by a UK pharmacy. A doctor can review your records, confirm the UK equivalent and prescribe. Controlled medicines, including some ADHD and pain medication, cannot be issued at a first consultation without established records, and bringing them into the UK has its own rules.

Letters for your university. If illness affects an exam or deadline, a doctor who has assessed you can write a letter for extenuating circumstances or mitigating circumstances.

When is a private doctor useful alongside the NHS

When you need to be seen today. A same-day appointment, usually arranged within hours, 7 days a week.

When you are too unwell to travel. A doctor can visit your halls, flat or hotel.

When you would like to speak your own language. Consultations are available in Arabic, French, Spanish and Dutch.

When a letter is urgent. Extenuating circumstances letters are usually issued within 24 hours of the consultation, and the same day where a deadline requires it.

When you are between visas or have just arrived and are not yet registered. You need no registration, referral or insurance to be seen privately.

Can parents arrange care from abroad

Yes. A parent or family member can message us to arrange an appointment, a home visit or a health check for a student in London, and pay for it.

Students aged 18 and over are adults in UK law, so their medical information is confidential. We discuss the appointment and results with the student, and share anything with family only when the student agrees. Most students are happy for a parent to be involved when they are asked.

What does a private doctor cost for students in London

Membership practices in central London charge annual retainers running into thousands, Harley Street GP consultations sit at £250 to £350, and visiting doctor services commonly charge £195 to £350 in the daytime and more at night.

At The Wellness each appointment is a single fee, with prescriptions and referral letters included. All figures are from prices.

Individual Membership with unlimited same-day GP consultations for the academic year and beyond, from £4,995 a year.
Home, hotel or halls visit, evenings and weekends from £695 and daytime from £495.
Comprehensive Blood Panel with consultation and interpretation, from £495.
Extenuating circumstances letter including the consultation, from £250.
In-person consultation, 30 minutes with examination, from £220.
Same-day video consultation, from £150. Mini consultation for a single straightforward question, from £59.

Appointments at our London clinics, including Marylebone, close to many central London universities.

Why international students and their families choose The Wellness

Because you can be seen today. A WhatsApp message usually secures an appointment within hours, 7 days a week.

Because you can be seen in your own language, with consultations in Arabic, French, Spanish and Dutch.

Because the doctor can come to you, at your halls, flat or hotel.

Because medicines from home are handled properly, with your records reviewed and the UK equivalent prescribed where it is safe to do so.

And because families can help from abroad, while the student's confidentiality is respected.

Frequently asked questions

Can international students see an NHS GP in London

Yes. Students who paid the Immigration Health Surcharge can use NHS services while their visa is valid. Register with an NHS GP near your university as soon as you arrive. Registration is free.

Do international students pay for prescriptions in the UK

Yes, in England prescriptions cost £9.90 per item unless you are exempt, for example if you are under 19 and in full-time education. Students on low incomes can apply for help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

Which vaccines do students need for university in the UK

Check that you have had the MenACWY meningitis vaccine, offered free to first-time university students up to 25, and 2 doses of MMR. Bring your vaccination records with you.

Can I get my medication from home prescribed in London

A prescription written abroad generally cannot be dispensed by a UK pharmacy. A doctor can review your records and prescribe the UK equivalent where it is safe to do so. Controlled medicines cannot be issued at a first consultation without established records.

Can my parents book a doctor for me

Yes. A parent can arrange and pay for an appointment. If you are 18 or over, your medical information is confidential and is shared with family only with your agreement.

How much does a private doctor cost for students in London

At The Wellness a same-day video consultation is from £150, a 30-minute in-person consultation from £220, an extenuating circumstances letter including the consultation from £250 and a home or halls visit from £495.

The Wellness is a doctor-led private healthcare group providing medical care from our London clinics, including Marylebone and Belgravia. All doctors are GMC-registered. Prescriptions are issued only following a consultation and clinical assessment, and controlled medicines are not issued at a first consultation. In an emergency call 999. This article is general information and not a substitute for medical advice about your own health.

Enquire now on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call 020 3951 3429.

References. Higher Education Statistics Agency, higher education student statistics 2024/25, via House of Commons Library briefing CBP-7976. UK Visas and Immigration, Immigration Health Surcharge rates and guidance, 2026. NHS England, how to register with a GP surgery. NHS, prescription charges and exemptions, and the NHS Low Income Scheme. UK Health Security Agency, MenACWY vaccination for university entrants, and MMR vaccination guidance. NHS, symptoms of meningitis. General Medical Council, confidentiality guidance.

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What NHS care are international students entitled to

Which vaccines should students check before term

When should a student call 999

What do students most often need a doctor for

When is a private doctor useful alongside the NHS

Can parents arrange care from abroad

What does a private doctor cost for students in London

Why international students and their families choose The Wellness

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