What a Private GP Can Help With: Fast, Personal Care for St Ives Patients

Quick introduction

Demand for faster GP access has risen sharply since 2020, and many people in St Ives are looking for an alternative to long waits. If you want prompt clinical advice, continuity with the same doctor, or a second opinion, a private GP could be the right option. Our Mayfield Clinic team offers the same breadth of primary care as an NHS GP — plus speed, continuity and personalised time with your clinician.

What a private GP at Mayfield Clinic can help with

Private GPs at Mayfield Clinic provide comprehensive primary care similar to your NHS GP. Common services include:

• Same-day or rapid-access consultations for urgent symptoms and minor injuries
• Continuity of care — regular appointments with the same named doctor for chronic conditions and long-term management
• Full diagnostic testing: blood tests, urine tests and onward imaging such as MRI or ultrasound
• Private prescriptions and same-day prescriptions where clinically appropriate
• Travel vaccinations and pre-travel health advice
• Annual health checks, screening and lifestyle consultations
• Referrals and referral letters to specialists, with fast administrative support for private or NHS pathways
• Mental health support, medication review and onward referral to specialist mental health services if needed

To see a detailed list of exactly what our GPs can help with, visit our services page. If you want to check any exclusions first, we also explain the limited things our GPs can’t help with.

Fast access from St Ives — clinical care delivered from Cambridge

Mayfield Clinic’s services for residents of St Ives are provided from our Cambridge practice. That means you get the benefit of a local focus while being seen at our Cambridge clinic. Appointments are available to book online via the Book now button on our website. Members in St Ives can book directly by phone or via WhatsApp.

Many St Ives patients appreciate seeing the same named GP for follow-ups and chronic condition management — continuity that helps build context and reduces repeated tests.

Investigations, referrals and prescriptions — what to expect

If you need tests, we arrange blood work, ECGs and referrals for imaging. We’ll explain the results and next steps in clear language. When a specialist opinion is required, our clinicians provide tailored referral letters and co-ordinate the process; learn more about our referral approach here.

We prescribe privately when appropriate. For details about how we handle prescriptions, see our prescribing guidance here. For repeat prescriptions, we aim to make the process straightforward and timely for St Ives patients travelling to Cambridge.

Membership and continuity of care

Many people in St Ives choose membership for faster access and planned continuity with a named GP. Members benefit from direct booking routes and priority scheduling; find out if membership is right for you on our membership page. You can also read about how to access our services here.

Common examples of what we treat

Our private GPs commonly manage:

• Chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and hypertension with regular review and medication optimisation
• Acute infections and urgent problems needing same-day attention
• Minor injuries and wound care
• Mental health concerns, anxiety and depression, and onward support where required
• Women’s and men’s health checks, including contraception and menopausal care
• Children’s common illnesses and family healthcare advice

For a compact guide to the breadth of services, visit our What our GPs can help with page.

"Quick access and the same named GP make a real difference to ongoing care — particularly for patients who travel from St Ives to Cambridge for appointments."

How appointments work (for St Ives patients)

Appointments are booked online via the Book now button. If you are a member you can also phone or message us on WhatsApp to arrange time with your preferred clinician. Expect clear instructions about location — our consultations for St Ives patients are at the Cambridge clinic, and we provide travel and parking details when you book.

Before your first appointment it helps to bring a list of current medications, recent test results (if any), and a clear description of the problem. If you need rapid tests we will arrange bloods or imaging and follow up with the results and plan.

Practical notes for St Ives residents

St Ives has a distinctive riverside community — many of our patients mention the ease of combining travel to Cambridge with other appointments. The village’s historic 15th-century bridge is a regular landmark for local walkers, and our clinicians understand seasonal local needs like travel vaccination advice ahead of summer trips.

Meet our clinicians

You can read about our team and pick a clinician whose approach suits you on our Our team page. We encourage continuity: if you prefer the same named GP, tell us when you book and we will do our best to schedule follow-ups with that doctor.

Next steps

If you live in St Ives and want faster access, a named doctor, or a private second opinion, book online using the Book now button. For membership enquiries, start with the membership page above or contact us directly to discuss options and how we can support your ongoing health.