What Can a Private GP Help With? Horley Guide to Private GP Services

Introduction

Waiting weeks for a routine test or seeing a different doctor every visit is frustrating. At Mayfield Clinic we offer faster access and continuity of care for people in Horley who want a reliable private GP option. Around busy Horley commuters and families — close to Gatwick — patients tell us speed and seeing the same named doctor are the two things that make private care worth it.

What a private GP can help with in Horley

Our private GPs can handle almost everything your NHS GP would manage, and often faster. Typical reasons Horley patients consult us include: general reassurance and clinical advice, same-day prescriptions, travel vaccinations, repeat medication, diagnostic tests such as blood tests or MRIs, referral letters to specialists and comprehensive annual medicals or screening.

For a full list of conditions and services, see What our GPs can help with. There are a small number of things our GPs cannot support — please review What our GPs can't help with before booking.

Fast access — when speed matters

Many Horley residents value same-day or next-day appointments. Our model prioritises quick access: same-day prescriptions where clinically appropriate, urgent advice by phone or video and rapid ordering of diagnostic tests. If you need blood work or imaging, we can arrange these promptly and follow up with a clear plan.

Named doctor continuity — why it helps

Seeing the same GP improves care. Your named doctor learns your history, coordinates investigations and reduces repetitive explanations. This is particularly valuable for ongoing medical care such as chronic conditions, mental health support or multi-morbidity care for elderly family members in Horley.

Common services explained

Diagnostics and tests: Blood tests, ECGs and referrals for MRI or ultrasound can be arranged directly. We fast-track results and explain what they mean.

Referrals and specialist consultations: We provide clear referral letters and work with specialists; read more about our process on how we make referrals.

Prescriptions and same-day meds: When appropriate, private prescriptions can be issued quickly. For details, see our prescribing guidance here.

Vaccinations and travel health: From routine immunisations to travel vaccinations tailored to your itinerary, we cover practical preventative care.

Preventative and wellness care: Annual health checks, lifestyle consultations and risk screening help keep you well — ideal for busy Horley commuters wanting to be proactive.

Family, chronic and mental health care

We manage women’s and men’s health, children’s minor illnesses, elderly care and long-term condition reviews. Private care is particularly helpful for coordinated chronic disease management — repeat prescriptions, blood monitoring, tailored lifestyle plans and regular reviews with the same clinician.

Mental health support including assessment and ongoing management is available; we will refer to specialist services where needed.

How it works for people in Horley

Although we promote services for Horley residents, appointments are delivered from our practice in Reigate. You can find local details on our Horley page which explains travel and parking options.

All appointments are booked online via the Book now button on our site. Members can also book by phone or WhatsApp — learn whether membership is right for you at Membership information. To understand how to access our services in practice, see How to access our GP services.

Practical tips before your first visit

• Bring a list of current medications and any recent test results.
• Note down symptoms and their timeline — short bullet points are ideal.
• If you want continuity, ask to be booked with the same named doctor for follow-ups.
• Members: call or WhatsApp to secure preferred times and telephone follow-ups.

Fast access and the same named doctor often reduce repeat visits and speed up diagnosis — two big advantages for Horley residents seeking private GP care.

When to choose a private GP and when not to

Private GPs are ideal for rapid assessments, private prescriptions, travel and workplace health, second opinions and long-term continuity. They are less suitable for some emergency or highly specialised hospital-only treatments; please refer to What our GPs can't help with for specifics.

Meet the team

If you want to know who you might see, meet our clinicians and learn about their special interests on Our team. We configure appointments so Horley patients can build a relationship with one GP based at Reigate.

Next steps for Horley residents

Book online now via the Book now button to arrange an appointment at Reigate, or read about membership for more flexible booking. If you aren’t sure which appointment to choose, complete the online form when booking or call our team — we’ll help you pick the right service and clinician.

If you’re in Horley and want prompt, personalised GP care with continuity, Mayfield Clinic in Reigate is set up to support you. Book today and bring your health questions — we’ll work through them together.