NHS alternative: Private GP care for Claydon patients

Access private GP care from Claydon — faster, longer appointments, same trusted medicine

Waiting weeks for an NHS appointment is common. At Mayfield Clinic we offer Claydon residents a practical alternative with same-day or next-day access to a named GP, extended consultations and continuity of care.

Why Claydon patients choose a private GP alternative

When NHS waiting times are too long or your appointment is rushed, private GP care gives you time and choice. Our Ipswich practice delivers care for Claydon patients who prefer quick GP alternatives close to home. You keep your NHS registration — joining our private service doesn’t mean leaving the NHS. We work alongside your existing medical records and can provide second opinions, urgent reviews and longer appointments for complex issues.

What you get with Mayfield Clinic for Claydon

• Faster access: Book online via the Book now button for rapid appointments. Members can also book by phone or WhatsApp.
• Named GP continuity: See the same doctor each time for better long-term management.
• Longer consultations: 20–30 minute appointments when required, not the rushed 10-minute slot.
• Coordination with NHS care: We send reports and recommendations to your NHS GP if you want us to.
• Urgent alternatives: For sudden symptoms when NHS waits are long, our private doctors can assess, investigate and refer quickly.

How it works for Claydon residents

Although we serve Claydon, appointments are conducted at our Ipswich clinic. Claydon patients travel a short distance to Ipswich where they are seen by our experienced team. Book online at the Book now button or visit our Claydon page here to learn how we support people living in Claydon. For details on the exact Ipswich location and travel options, see our Ipswich page here.

Typical scenarios where private GP care helps

People from Claydon often come to us for: urgent review of new symptoms, complex medication reviews, travel or occupational medicals, and second opinions after hospital referrals. One Claydon patient told us an extended consultation helped resolve a long-standing diagnostic uncertainty that had been missed in several brief NHS appointments — a reminder that time matters.

Investigations and onward referral

If tests are needed, we arrange same-day blood tests and imaging quicker than standard NHS waits. When specialist input is required, our GPs prepare a concise clinical summary and, where appropriate, fast-track private referrals or expedited NHS referrals to reduce overall waiting time.

Costs and membership

We offer single private GP appointments and membership plans. Membership gives priority booking, telephone follow-up and easier access to prescriptions and repeat tests. Claydon patients choosing membership can book by phone or WhatsApp for added convenience.

We aim to be the practical NHS alternative for Claydon — quick access, longer consultations, continuity with a named GP.

Practical tips for Claydon patients booking with us

• Always bring a list of current medications and any recent hospital letters.
• If you remain registered with an NHS GP in Claydon, let us know so we can coordinate care.
• Use the Book now button to see available Ipswich appointments — travel time from Claydon to Ipswich is typically under 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Local detail you might find useful

Claydon is growing fast and many local people work in Ipswich — that makes our Ipswich clinic a convenient option for Claydon residents needing rapid private GP care without changing NHS registration. We sometimes schedule early morning or late afternoon slots to suit commuters from Claydon.

Next steps

If NHS waiting times are delaying your care, use the Book now button to arrange an appointment at our Ipswich clinic. Members can call or WhatsApp to secure priority appointments. For more about how we support Claydon, visit our Claydon page here and the Ipswich location here.