Private GP near Banbridge
Private GP Banbridge
Private GP care for Banbridge is based at our Lurgan clinic, 8.9 miles and about 18 minutes away. Same-day and next-day appointments are available, with home visits across BT32 when a parent or relative needs the clinician to come to them.
Alongside the NHS, not instead of it. Keep your NHS GP. Call 999 in an emergency. Friends Medical GP is for planned private appointments and home visits that are not emergencies.
The local angle
Banbridge is just under 9 miles from the clinic. Evening clinics on Tuesdays make it realistic after work, without using annual leave.
Banbridge patients often want a private GP who can write a report, a referral or a sick note without a long wait, and a home-care option for older relatives who should not be travelling. Both sit under the same Friends Medical team.
Distance and parking
Banbridge is 8.9 miles from the Lurgan clinic, about 18 minutes in typical traffic.
The drive from Banbridge is around 18 minutes. Park in Lurgan town centre, a short walk from the clinic.
What we treat
- Coughs, infections, ear and throat problems
- Skin rashes, eczema flare-ups and skin infections
- Women’s and men’s health questions
- Mental health check-ins and stress
- Blood pressure, diabetes and long-term condition reviews
- Private prescriptions and medication reviews
- Sick notes, fit notes and fit-for-work letters
- Referrals to consultants, imaging and the wider Friends Medical Service team
See also: conditions we treat, includingUTI,coughs andchildren’s GP.
Home visits and online GP
If travel is the problem, start with an online GP or aGP home visit. Check your postcode first. Postcodes we associate with Banbridge: BT32.
FAQs
How quickly can I get a private GP appointment in Northern Ireland?
We keep same-day and next-day appointments for our Lurgan clinic, including Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. If a slot has gone, the team will offer the next available time or an online GP appointment.
Do I still need to be registered with an NHS GP?
Yes. Friends Medical GP works alongside the NHS. Keep your NHS GP for routine NHS care, screening and emergency pathways. We share letters and results with your NHS team when you ask us to.
How much does a private GP appointment cost?
A 15-minute appointment is £70, 30 minutes is £100, and 45 minutes is £150. Online GP appointments start from £50. Tests, reports and home visits are priced separately and confirmed before you book.
Can you issue private prescriptions, sick notes and referrals?
Yes. Our GPs can issue private prescriptions, fit notes and referral letters. Prescriptions are private, so you pay the pharmacy fee. We will always tell you the cost before we write anything.
Where is the clinic, and can I come from Belfast or Banbridge?
The GP clinic is at Southside Healthcare, 41 High Street, Lurgan, BT66 8AH. Patients travel from Craigavon, Portadown, Banbridge, Lisburn, Armagh and Belfast. Parking is available nearby in the town centre.