Nearly 70% of patients say rapid access to a doctor is their top priority — and that’s exactly what private general practice can deliver. If you live in Royston and want fast, personalised care without long waits, this article explains what a private GP can do for you, how the Mayfield Clinic team supports Royston patients, and when you’ll actually be seen at our Cambridge clinic.
Private GPs offer much of the same clinical support you’d expect from an NHS GP, but with faster access and often greater continuity with a named clinician. Our doctors can provide reassurance and clinical advice, second opinions, medication reviews, same-day prescriptions where appropriate, travel vaccinations, and routine health checks. For a convenient summary, see What our GPs can help with.
Need blood tests, imaging such as MRI or ultrasound, or ECGs? Private GPs can arrange investigations quickly and interpret results with you. If a specialist opinion is needed, we write clear referral letters and manage the referral pathway; read more about our referral process here.
We can provide private prescriptions and advise on same-day medication options where clinically appropriate. For details on prescribing policy and how we manage medicines, see how we prescribe privately. Our GPs also provide travel vaccinations and routine immunisations as required.
Private GPs are well placed to deliver annual medicals, screening and personalised lifestyle consultations to help prevent future illness. Whether you want a tailored health check, cardiovascular risk assessment, or structured lifestyle advice, our GPs can design and follow a programme that suits you.
Fast access and a named doctor: two advantages Royston patients often mention when choosing a private GP.
Long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension and some mental health concerns are managed routinely in private practice. Our approach focuses on continuity — seeing the same named doctor where possible — which helps with medication optimisation, regular reviews and coordinated care plans.
There are limits to private primary care. For a clear list of situations where our GPs are not the right service, please consult What our GPs can't help with. If a condition needs emergency or higher-dependency care, we’ll advise the appropriate next steps.
Although this guide targets Royston residents, our clinical appointments for Royston patients take place at our Cambridge practice. Visit our Royston page at Royston for location details and then see how we operate in Cambridge at Cambridge. Many Royston patients make a short trip to Cambridge for appointments and value the quicker access and continuity of care they get from our team.
All appointments are booked online using the Book now button on our website. Members have the convenience of booking by phone or WhatsApp; for further details about membership benefits and whether it’s right for you, see Is Mayfield Clinic membership right for you? and learn about how to access services here.
If continuity matters, meet the team and choose a named doctor. Profiles for our clinicians are available at Our team, so Royston patients can pick a GP they prefer to see regularly.
Choose private GP care when you need a faster appointment, consistent follow-up with the same clinician, quick access to tests or specialist referrals, or personalised preventive health plans. If you value continuity of care and predictable appointment times, the private route is designed to deliver that.
Plan visits around Cambridge clinic hours and book online early for same-day options. If regular contact is important, tell reception you’d like to be booked with the same named doctor — many Royston patients find this makes a real difference to treatment consistency.
To learn more about our core services and specifics of care, visit What our GPs can help with and see what we don’t cover. When you’re ready, use the Book now button to arrange an appointment or explore membership options for direct phone and WhatsApp booking.
A private GP in Royston can help with general medical advice, same-day prescriptions where appropriate, diagnostic tests (bloods, imaging), routine health checks, travel vaccinations and referrals to specialists. Mayfield Clinic’s list of services is on the What our GPs can help with page. Appointments for Royston patients are conducted at our Cambridge clinic.
You can often see a private GP much sooner than through routine NHS routes. Royston patients typically book online via the Book now button; members can book by phone or WhatsApp. If you want to see the same doctor consistently, tell reception when booking — our system supports continuity with a named GP.
Yes. Private GPs can order diagnostic tests and provide referral letters to specialists when clinically appropriate. For details of our referral process and how tests are arranged for Royston patients (seen at Cambridge), see our referrals page and the Cambridge location information.
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