If you live in St Ives and want more time with a doctor, a private GP consultation gives you that. While NHS appointments typically last around ten minutes, a Mayfield Clinic private GP appointment is usually 30 minutes by default — plenty of time to cover symptoms, history, tests and next steps without rush. Patients from St Ives are seen at our Cambridge practice; find directions and details here.
Booking is simple: all appointments are made online via the Book now button. Members can also book directly via phone or WhatsApp for fast access. If you live in St Ives and contact us, we'll arrange your appointment at our Cambridge clinic and keep your care consistent with the same named GP whenever possible.
You’ll book online and receive clear pre-appointment instructions. If any records or past test results are relevant, bring them or ask us to request them in advance. Members benefit from priority booking and a retained patient record, which speeds up repeat visits — find out about membership here and our subscription model here.
Your GP will take a full history, examine you if needed, and discuss any tests or imaging that might help. We can arrange blood tests and investigations, provide private prescriptions, or refer you to a specialist. If you prefer, the GP can arrange re-entry to NHS care. Read more on referrals and private prescribing: referrals, prescriptions.
Our consultations are longer so we can listen properly — that’s the difference patients from St Ives notice first.
1) Book online (or use the Members’ phone/WhatsApp line). 2) Arrive at our Cambridge clinic for your consultation — we confirm this at booking. 3) Discuss your concerns with a private GP for up to 30 minutes. 4) Receive clear next steps: tests, prescriptions, referral, or ongoing follow-up. 5) Book routine reviews with the same GP when useful.
We can arrange same-day or rapid blood tests, imaging or specialist referrals where required. For detailed information on how we manage referrals and investigations, see our referrals page. If you become a Member, your records are retained at the clinic, making follow-up more efficient.
For many people in St Ives the value is clear: longer appointments, continuity with the same GP, and quicker access to investigations. If you prefer personalised, uninterrupted time to address multiple concerns in a single visit, a private consultation is highly effective. You can learn more about our private GP philosophy here and why patients choose Mayfield Clinic here.
St Ives is a friendly riverside market town with strong community links. Many local patients travel to Cambridge for specialist appointments; our clinic makes that journey worthwhile by offering rapid appointments, continuity, and practical scheduling to fit around travel. Typically the drive to Cambridge is under an hour, and we try to offer morning and late appointments to suit commuters.
If you’d like to see who might be looking after you, visit our team page: meet our clinicians. Patients from St Ives are assigned to experienced GPs in Cambridge so care is consistent and clinically robust.
Ready to book? Use the Book now button to schedule your private GP consultation. If you’re a Member, call or message via WhatsApp for priority booking.
A private GP consultation for St Ives patients typically lasts around 30 minutes at Mayfield Clinic. You’ll be seen at our Cambridge practice, where the GP will take a full history, examine you if necessary, arrange blood tests or investigations, and advise on treatment. We can issue private prescriptions or arrange specialist referrals, and we can also refer you back into NHS care if you prefer. Members from St Ives receive priority booking and a retained patient record.
Costs vary depending on the service you need. Many St Ives patients find private consultations worth the cost for longer appointments, continuity with the same GP, and faster access to tests and referrals. If you plan to use the service regularly, our Core Subscription (Membership) includes a set number of appointments for a monthly fee and offers priority booking. See membership details <a href="https://www.mayfieldclinic.co.uk/about-us/is-mayfield-clinic-membership-right-for-you">here</a> and information on accessing services <a href="https://www.mayfieldclinic.co.uk/about-us/accessing-mayfield-clinics-services">here</a>.
Yes. Our private GPs can provide private prescriptions and can arrange referrals to specialists quickly. If you prefer, your GP can also refer you back into the NHS pathway. For more on how we handle referrals and private prescribing, see our <a href="https://www.mayfieldclinic.co.uk/about-us/referrals">referrals</a> and <a href="https://www.mayfieldclinic.co.uk/about-us/prescriptions">prescriptions</a> pages. Remember that St Ives patients will be seen at our Cambridge clinic.
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