Prostate cancer can develop very slowly, with symptoms undetectable for many years until the prostate begins affecting the urethra. Once this has happened, symptoms include an increased need to pee, straining while peeing and a feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied following a trip to the toilet. These symptoms don’t necessarily mean you have prostate cancer, but they should be checked with a GP in case.

• Being aged 50 or over
• Having a family history of prostate cancer
• Being overweight

There is no single test for prostate cancer. During your consultation with a Mayfield Clinic GP, they will assess your symptoms and recommend the most appropriate tests for you. Tests can range from a blood test, a physical examination of the prostate, an MRI scan or a biopsy.

You can use Mayfield Clinic alongside your existing NHS GP practice. We believe in joined-up care; we don’t believe that it is in your best interests to have different doctors independently trying to treat you. For this reason, once you’ve seen a Mayfield Clinic GP we aim (with your permission) to share your consultation notes back with your current NHS GP.

For example, if you can’t get an appointment at your local GP practice this week, you can book in with Mayfield Clinic’s GPs. With your consent, we’ll share the Mayfield Clinic consultation notes back with you and your NHS GP, so that when you next see your NHS GP they will have a full picture of your care history.

Here at Mayfield Clinic, we understand that waiting for your NHS GP can be time-consuming and frustrating and when you have a medical concern you want to get seen quickly to alleviate the symptoms. That's why we offer same-day appointments with our expertly trained doctors, both in-person and online, through video consultations. Our GPs can provide first-class private healthcare. We work with leading practitioners, trained and worked for the NHS, registered with the General Medical Council, and work under Mayfield Clinic's CQC registration.

To access our GP services, you don’t need to be registered with us. You can book appointments directly from our website. We often have appointments available for the same day or next day within clinic opening hours and you can book directly with a GP.

If you are from overseas, you don’t need to be registered with the NHS or have an NHS number. Being seen at Mayfield Clinic won’t impact your eligibility to use the NHS in the future.