GP and clinician visits
ANP home visit
An advanced nurse practitioner visits when a GP is not required.
From £145
This is not an emergency service. If someone has chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding or collapse, call 999 or go to A&E. We work alongside the NHS, not instead of it.
About this service
An advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) can assess, treat and, where qualified, prescribe. An ANP visit is often the right first step for wound reviews, long-term condition checks and hospital-to-home follow-up, with a GP available if the picture changes.
Is this right for me?
- Planned follow-up after a GP or hospital review
- Nursing-level assessment that still needs a senior clinician
- Families who want a thorough home assessment before a care package
Working alongside your NHS team
We do not replace your NHS GP, district nurse, consultant or A&E. We add private capacity at home. If you already have an NHS package, tell us so we do not duplicate or confuse the plan.
What we help with
- Clinical assessment at home
- Long-term condition review
- Escalation to a GP or urgent pathway if needed
What happens during the visit
- History and examination
- Treatment or dressings if needed
- A written plan shared with you and, with consent, your NHS team
What is included
- ANP consultation at home
- Clinical notes
- Onward booking for GP, nursing or diagnostics if required
Who delivers your care
An experienced advanced nurse practitioner, with GP backup in the Friends Medical team.
Pricing
From-price for a planned ANP visit in the core coverage area.
After your visit
You will know who to call if things change, and whether a nurse, GP or NHS service should be involved next.
Where we cover
Home visits across Lurgan, Craigavon, Portadown and Banbridge as core cover, with Lisburn, Armagh, Dungannon and Belfast arranged with a travel note. Call with a postcode and we will confirm. A family member can book if the patient consents to be seen.
FAQs
Is an ANP the same as a GP?
No. An ANP is a senior nurse with extra training. Many home assessments are well suited to an ANP. If you need a GP, we will say so and book one.