Privatärztliche Hausarztpraxen in Großbritannien: Zahlen, Leistungen und Zugang

There are approximately 1,250 private GP practices operating in the United Kingdom.

They provide primary care services on a fee-for-service basis, including:

• Consultations (in-person, video, telephone)
• Private prescriptions
• Specialist referrals (bypassing NHS waiting lists)
• Health screening packages
• Travel vaccinations and occupational health

Patients use private GPs to supplement NHS care (speed, convenience, continuity) or when they lack NHS eligibility (visitors, some visa holders). Private GP consultations are not covered by the NHS; payment is direct or via private medical insurance (PMI).