Private GP near Belfast
Private GP Belfast
Looking for a private GP near Belfast with same-day access? Our clinic is in Lurgan, about 35 minutes from the city. Many Belfast patients book an online GP appointment first, then travel for examinations, reports or procedures when needed.
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
Belfast patients who want a named private GP without a city-centre wait often travel to Lurgan, or book an online appointment and a home visit for family in the wider coverage area.
We are not a Belfast city-centre walk-in. We are a family-run clinic in Lurgan with evening and Saturday GP slots, transparent prices, and a growing care-at-home service for families arranging help for parents across the coverage area. If you need specialist diagnostics, sexual health or travel clinic services, we point you to Friends Medical Service, which already owns those services.
Distance and parking
Belfast is 22 miles from the Lurgan clinic, about 35 minutes in typical traffic.
Allow around 35 minutes from central Belfast via the M1. Park in Lurgan town centre beside 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 Belfast: BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5, BT6, BT7, BT8, BT9, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17.
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.