NHS alternative: Private GP care for Reading patients

Access private GP care from Reading when NHS waits are too long

Intro: Waiting weeks for a GP appointment is frustrating—around one in five patients report delays that affect daily life. If you live in Reading and need faster, more personalised care, Mayfield Clinic offers a reliable alternative. We provide immediate availability, longer consultations and continuity with the same named doctor. You stay registered with your NHS GP; we work alongside them.

How Mayfield Clinic complements NHS care

Our private GP service delivers the same breadth of general practice as an NHS GP but with clear differences that matter when time is critical. For Reading residents we offer quick GP alternatives including same-week appointments and extended consultations to explore complex symptoms, mental health concerns or second opinions. Appointments are bookable online via the Book now button; members can also book by phone or WhatsApp.

Immediate access, not a replacement

We are an NHS alternative for patients in Reading who need faster access, not an instruction to leave NHS care. You can continue with your NHS GP while seeing one of our private doctors for urgent issues, a second opinion or more comprehensive reviews. We receive and share records with your consent, making the transition between NHS and private care smooth.

Longer appointments, named doctor continuity

One appointment can make the difference. Mayfield Clinic offers longer consultations so your doctor has time to listen, examine and plan. We focus on regular access to the same named doctor—this continuity reduces repeat explanations, improves safety and builds a therapeutic relationship. For patients in Reading, continuity often means booking with a GP who will review your case consistently, not different clinicians each visit.

Where you’ll be seen

Although we serve Reading, our clinical consultations for Reading patients are delivered from our practice in Wokingham. If you search for a NHS alternative private GP Reading, you’ll find us; your appointment will take place at our Wokingham site, which you can view here: Mayfield Clinic Wokingham. The short trip to Wokingham gives Reading patients access to immediate care without the long waits sometimes experienced locally.

Common uses for private GP care

Patients from Reading choose Mayfield Clinic for rapid access to: urgent medical issues, complex chronic disease reviews, medication reviews, occupational health reports, travel medicine and private sick notes. We also provide clear written summaries for your NHS records, helping keep your main GP informed.

Cost and membership

Private consultations are chargeable; membership offers faster booking, phone and WhatsApp support and discounted consultations. Members in Reading can book directly by phone or WhatsApp, otherwise use the Book now button on our website. Transparent pricing is provided at booking so you know costs up front.

“If the NHS wait is putting life on hold, a private GP consultation in Wokingham can get you the answers and action you need—quickly and with continuity.”

What to expect at your first visit

Your Mayfield Clinic appointment begins with a focused medical history and examination. You receive a clear management plan, any necessary tests are arranged, and we provide documentation for your NHS records if you wish. For Reading patients attending Wokingham this process is the same as for local attendees: efficient, respectful and thorough.

How to book

Search for an alternative to NHS GP Reading and click the Book now button to schedule. Members in Reading may phone or message via WhatsApp to book directly. If you have queries about travel from Reading to Wokingham, our reception team can advise on parking and transport options when you book.

Why choose a private GP in Reading via Mayfield Clinic

Fast access, continuity with the same named doctor and coordinated care with your NHS GP are the three reasons many Reading patients turn to us. Our Wokingham practice is close to Reading and ready to support you when local NHS waiting times delay diagnosis or treatment.