Private GP near Lisburn
Private GP Lisburn
Private GP care for Lisburn is based at our Lurgan clinic, about 26 minutes away. Same-day and next-day appointments are the usual reason people travel. If a parent in Lisburn cannot travel, we can quote a home visit rather than hope for a city-centre wait.
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
Lisburn patients often combine a private GP slot with an evening clinic so they are not taking a full day off. Home visits in BT27 and BT28 are extended cover, confirmed with a travel note rather than promised same day.
Lisburn sits in our extended area: easy for clinic, honest about home visits. Online GP is often the fastest first step if the M1 is against you. Bloods, travel clinic and sexual health stay with Friends Medical Service.
Distance and parking
Lisburn is 14 miles from the Lurgan clinic, about 26 minutes in typical traffic.
Allow around 26 minutes via the A3. Park in Lurgan town centre, a short walk from 41 High Street.
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 Lisburn: BT27, BT28.
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.