Private GP Clinics in Canterbury

Many websites that come up when you search for a private doctor in Canterbury are national online services or directories. These are the clinics that see patients in Canterbury itself, or nearby in Kent.

KP GP Services, Upper Bridge Street

KP GP Services is an independent, family-run private GP practice at 12-17 Upper Bridge Street, Canterbury, CT1 2NF, close to the city centre. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It offers face-to-face, phone and video appointments, with lengths from 10 to 60 minutes, so you only pay for the time you need. There is no extra charge for prescriptions, referrals, sick notes or medical letters issued with a consultation. It also offers blood tests, scan referrals and a comprehensive health screen for £499. Phone: 01227 678100.

The Chaucer Hospital, Nackington Road

The Chaucer Hospital is a Circle Health Group hospital at Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AR, rated Good by the CQC. Its private GP clinic runs from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, which suits people who work during the day. A 30-minute initial appointment costs £155 and includes an online follow-up appointment, a letter to your NHS GP, a referral letter if needed, and prescription writing. Because the clinic is inside a hospital, blood tests, X-rays, CT and MRI scans can be arranged on site. There is free parking with 124 spaces. GP bookings: 0808 256 4668. See our Chaucer Hospital guide for its specialties and treatment prices.

All Health Matters, Orchard Street

All Health Matters is a private health and wellness clinic at Castle House, Orchard Close Mews, Orchard Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AP. Its GP appointments are by video or phone, with nurses at the Canterbury clinic for blood tests and screening. A 45-minute Well Person Health Check costs £90, and blood tests range from £30 for a blood draw to £249 for its most complete panel. All appointments must be booked in advance, and it does not offer walk-ins. Phone: 01227 451233.

Nearby: One Ashford Hospital

About 15 miles away, One Ashford Hospital offers face-to-face private GP appointments for £100, lasting about 20 minutes. Tests, scans and prescriptions cost extra, and payment is taken when you book. Phone: 01233 423000. For more options across the county, see our guides to private hospitals in Canterbury and private hospitals in Kent.

Private GP Canterbury Prices Compared

These are the clinics’ published prices, checked in September 2026. Prices can change, so always confirm when booking.

The consultation is rarely the biggest cost. Blood tests, scans and specialist appointments are charged separately, and a GP visit followed by blood tests and an MRI can easily cost several hundred pounds. Our guides to private blood test prices and getting a private MRI after a GP referral explain the next steps. For regular visits, a private GP membership can work out cheaper than paying each time.

Same-Day Private GP Appointments in Canterbury

Same-day availability is the main reason people look for a private GP in Canterbury, but neither local clinic guarantees it for face-to-face appointments:

• KP GP Services says appointments are often available within three days of your enquiry. Phone and video appointments can be quicker.
• The Chaucer Hospital GP clinic runs only on Tuesday and Friday evenings, so the wait depends on which day you call.
• Video GP services are usually the fastest way to speak to a doctor, often within hours. See our guide to private GP apps.
• Urgent problems: private GPs are not an emergency service. For urgent medical help use NHS 111, and for emergencies call 999.

If you want to see a GP quickly whenever you need one, health insurance may cover it. Most policies from the major insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, include unlimited 24/7 video GP appointments at no extra cost. See health insurance with a private GP and Bupa’s private GP options.

Tests, Scans and Specialists

A private doctor in Canterbury can arrange tests and refer you to a consultant. The Chaucer Hospital can do blood tests, X-rays, CT and MRI scans on site, with results usually within 48 hours to a week. KP GP Services offers blood tests and scan referrals, and a comprehensive health screen for £499 that includes a 45-minute appointment, a wide range of blood tests and a 20-minute follow-up call. See our guide to private health screening packages to compare.

If you are referred to a specialist, the consultant’s fee is separate. Two things to check first:

• If you have health insurance: call your insurer before booking a specialist. Many insurers need an open referral or want you to use their own list of consultants.
• If you are paying yourself: ask for the consultant’s self-pay fee and the likely cost of tests before you book.

Private GP or NHS GP?

You do not need a private GP to get medical care. NHS GP care is free, and your NHS practice is the right place for ongoing care of long-term conditions. You can see a private GP and stay registered with your NHS practice. Most people use both. A private GP can be useful for:

• Speed: an appointment within days, instead of calling at 8am for a slot.
• Time: 20 to 60 minutes, compared with a standard NHS appointment of around 10 minutes.
• Tests: blood tests and scans arranged within days, with results back quickly.
• A second opinion when you want another doctor to look at a problem.

Ask the private GP to send a letter to your NHS practice after your appointment so your records stay complete. Our guide to private GP vs NHS GP compares the two in more detail.

Does Health Insurance Cover a Private GP in Canterbury?

Usually not for face-to-face GP visits. Most UK health insurance pays for diagnosis and treatment after a GP referral, not routine GP appointments, so a private GP Canterbury visit is normally paid for yourself. What health insurance usually offers instead:

• 24/7 video GP: most policies from the major insurers include unlimited video GP appointments at no extra cost, including evenings and weekends.
• Tests, scans and specialists: the most expensive parts of private care. See does health insurance cover blood tests?
• Private hospitals nearby: treatment at hospitals such as The Chaucer Hospital, depending on the policy’s hospital list.

The main limit: health insurance covers new conditions that start after you join. Conditions you already have, or have had symptoms of recently, are usually excluded. See health insurance and pre-existing conditions. If you only want the odd GP visit, a health cash plan can pay back part of the fee; see cash plan vs health insurance.

FAQs: Private GP Canterbury (2026)