Weekend and Out of Hours Private GP in London. See a Doctor Today

Last updated June 2026

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Illness does not wait for Monday morning. When your NHS surgery is closed and 111 means a long queue, a weekend or out-of-hours private GP gets you seen today instead. This guide explains how to see a doctor at the weekend or in the evening in London, what they can help with, and the warning signs that mean you should call 999 instead.

Need a doctor now, outside normal hours. Message The Online GP by The Wellness on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

Can I see a private GP at the weekend or out of hours in London

Yes. You can see a private GP at the weekend and outside normal hours in London. The Online GP by The Wellness offers weekend and out-of-hours appointments by phone, video or in person, with GMC-registered doctors and replies usually within minutes on WhatsApp.

This is exactly the gap private general practice fills. NHS surgeries are typically closed evenings and weekends, leaving 111, an urgent care centre, or accident and emergency as the options, often with long waits. A private GP holds time open outside normal hours, so a Saturday sore throat, a Sunday urinary tract infection, or a Friday evening rash can be dealt with the same day rather than left until the surgery reopens. You can be assessed by phone or video if that is easier, or come into the Marylebone clinic, and prescriptions can be sent to a pharmacy open near you.

What can a weekend or out of hours GP help with

A weekend or out-of-hours private GP can help with most urgent but non-emergency problems, including infections, fevers, urinary symptoms, skin rashes, ear and throat infections, digestive issues, sick notes, repeat medication, and a child who is unwell. They can also provide referral letters and arrange follow-up.

These are the problems that flare up at the worst time and feel too urgent to leave for a week. A chest or throat infection that is getting worse, a urinary tract infection, a painful ear, a worrying rash, an unwell child, a medication you have run out of, a fit note you need for Monday. A GMC-registered doctor can assess all of these, prescribe where appropriate, and tell you honestly whether it can wait or needs more urgent attention. Where a problem needs an examination, bloods or a scan, The Online GP by The Wellness can arrange that too, and connect you with the right specialist partner if needed.

To be seen this weekend, enquire on WhatsApp here.

When should I call 999 or go to A and E instead

For anything that could be life-threatening, do not wait for any appointment. Call 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency department for chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, a serious allergic reaction, a sudden severe headache, or a child who is floppy, struggling to breathe, or has a rash that does not fade under a glass.

This guidance is not a formality. A weekend GP is for urgent non-emergency care, and it works alongside the emergency services, never in place of them. If you have face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech, suspect a stroke and call 999. If breathing is laboured, lips look blue, or someone cannot be roused, treat it as an emergency. When you are unsure whether something is an emergency, err on the side of caution and call 999 or 111. For everything below that threshold, a same-day private GP is the fast, sensible option.

Why choose The Online GP by The Wellness out of hours

The Online GP by The Wellness offers weekend and out-of-hours access with GMC-registered doctors, unhurried consultations, included prescriptions and referral letters, and a quick response on WhatsApp. It is your go-to point of contact when other doors are closed, in Marylebone and available by phone or video across London.

The advantages are speed and substance together. You get a doctor outside normal hours without the long waits of urgent care, with a 20 to 30 minute consultation rather than a rushed assessment, and with the documents you need included. Several doctors speak more than one language, which matters in a city as international as London, particularly when something urgent happens. Prescriptions go to a pharmacy near you the same day, referral letters and fit notes are produced in the appointment, and if your problem needs more, the clinic's diagnostics and specialist partners are ready. When you need a doctor and the surgery is shut, that combination is exactly what you want.

How do I book an out of hours appointment

Booking a weekend or out-of-hours appointment takes one message. Send a WhatsApp describing your symptoms, and a GMC-registered doctor will arrange a phone, video or in-person appointment as quickly as possible, often within the hour during available times.

There is no membership to join and no long form. You explain what is going on, the team books you in, and the doctor handles the consultation, prescription, note or referral. For emergencies, always call 999 rather than waiting for any appointment.

To see a doctor today, start on WhatsApp here or email team@thewellnesslondon.com. You can also call 020 3951 3429.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see a private GP at the weekend in London

Yes. The Online GP by The Wellness offers weekend and out-of-hours appointments by phone, video or in person with GMC-registered doctors, usually the same day. Message on WhatsApp and the team will arrange it.

What can an out of hours GP help with

Most urgent non-emergency problems, including infections, fevers, urinary symptoms, rashes, ear and throat infections, sick notes, repeat medication and an unwell child, plus referral letters and follow-up.

When should I go to A and E instead

Call 999 or go to A and E for chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, a serious allergic reaction, a sudden severe headache, or a child who is floppy or has a rash that does not fade under a glass. These are emergencies.

How quickly can I be seen out of hours

Often within the hour during available times, by phone, video or in person. Replies on WhatsApp are usually within minutes.

Are prescriptions and sick notes included

Yes. Prescriptions, fit notes and referral letters are included in the consultation at The Online GP by The Wellness, including at weekends and out of hours.

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