Private GP Home Visits in Preston, the same care at your door
When getting to a clinic is the hardest part, Dr Faizal Secretary comes to you. The same clinical standard as a clinic appointment — a full assessment, a written plan, treatment and referrals — delivered at home across Fulwood and central Preston.
- CQC Registered
- GMC 7606534
- From £150
- 7 days, 9am–10pm
- Same doctor every visit
At a glance: a private GP home visit in Preston starts from £150 in Fulwood and central Preston. Dr Faizal Secretary, a GMC-registered GP at a CQC-registered clinic, comes to your home seven days a week, 9am to 10pm, for a full assessment, treatment and referrals where needed, and a written plan. No referral is needed.
Who are home visits suitable for?
A home visit from a GP is not reserved for emergencies. It is a practical clinical option for any patient where travelling to the clinic would be difficult, unsafe, or simply not appropriate for their condition or circumstances.
Elderly Patients
Older patients who find travel difficult often benefit from GP home visits for elderly patients, allowing a home visit doctor to assess them in familiar surroundings.
Housebound & Mobility-Limited
Patients with limited mobility due to physical disability, neurological conditions or musculoskeletal problems who cannot safely attend a clinic appointment.
Recovery After Surgery or Illness
Patients recovering from surgery, a hospital admission or a significant illness who are not yet well enough to travel — reviewed at home, without the burden of a journey.
Patients Who Are Acutely Unwell
Patients too unwell to travel safely, but whose condition does not require emergency hospital care. Where there is any uncertainty, Dr Secretary will advise before the visit is arranged.
Parents With Young Children
A home visit removes the logistics of bringing an unwell child to a clinic. A children's health assessment can be carried out at home — infants seen from birth.
Not sure a home visit is right?
Call or WhatsApp and Dr Secretary or the team will advise before you commit to booking.
What can be managed during a home visit?
Home visits allow a wide range of general practice concerns to be assessed and managed at home.
- Full clinical consultation and medical history
- Physical examination appropriate to your concern
- Acute illness review and treatment
- Review of long-term conditions and your current care plan
- Specialist referral letters arranged during the visit
- Blood tests and basic investigations where equipment permits
- Follow-up plan and written visit summary
What happens during a home visit?
Here's what typically happens when you arrange a GP home visit with Dr Faizal Secretary.
- 01
Booking
Arrange by phone or WhatsApp — tell us your address, the nature of the concern and a preferred time. The fee is confirmed at this stage. Appointments are often available at short notice.
- 02
The Visit
Dr Secretary arrives at the agreed time with the equipment needed for a thorough assessment. The visit takes place in your home, at your pace — no need to travel, prepare or arrange transport.
- 03
Assessment & Examination
A full history and examination where appropriate. With your consent, your NHS records can be accessed during the visit, so no relevant history is lost.
- 04
Plan & Follow-up
A written care plan before Dr Secretary leaves, with referral letters written where needed. A follow-up call is scheduled where progress needs monitoring.
Home visits across Fulwood & Preston
If you are searching for a private GP home visit near me, or a GP home visit near me in Preston, visits are available throughout Fulwood and central Preston, with surrounding areas considered on request. Fees are confirmed at booking and may vary with distance.
Unsure whether your address is covered? Call or WhatsApp and we'll confirm straight away.
Private GP home visit cost
The private doctor home visit cost depends on your location. The fee is confirmed when you call or WhatsApp to arrange your visit. No hidden charges — the cost is agreed before the visit takes place.
If blood tests are needed during the visit, the cost is discussed and agreed beforehand. View the full pricing page →
Why patients choose a home visit
Many patients choose a home visit because attending a clinic is difficult, impractical or uncomfortable. For elderly patients and those managing complex conditions at home, continuity matters — a patient already seen at the clinic is seen by the same doctor at home, with no need to repeat their history.
- Being seen at a time that works, including evenings and weekends
- A full clinical appointment, not a brief welfare check
- The same doctor every visit, with access to your NHS records and history
- Referrals and a written care plan before Dr Secretary leaves
- No travel, no waiting room, and no need to arrange transport
Home visit care from Dr Faizal Secretary
Dr Faizal Secretary is a GMC-registered GP with experience in NHS general practice and acute medicine, seeing patients in Preston since 2017. He carries out home visits personally, providing the same clinical standard of care patients receive in the clinic.
"A home visit is not a lesser consultation. It is the same care, in the place that makes most sense for the patient."
Dr Faizal Secretary, MBChB MRCGP · Read the full profile →
Private GP home visits, answered
Can private doctors come to your house?
Yes. Dr Faizal Secretary offers private GP home visits across Fulwood, Preston and surrounding areas. Home visits provide the same standard of care as a clinic appointment and are available subject to availability.
Can I insist on a GP home visit?
No. NHS GPs decide whether a home visit is clinically appropriate. Private home visits can usually be arranged directly with the clinic based on your circumstances.
Why would a GP do a home visit?
Home visits are often appropriate for patients who are elderly, housebound, recovering from illness or surgery, or too unwell to travel safely to a clinic.
Does my GP do home visits?
Many NHS practices still provide home visits, but they are generally reserved for patients who cannot leave home. If travelling to a surgery is difficult, a private GP home visit may be an alternative.
Can a GP refuse to do a home visit?
Yes. NHS GPs can decline a home visit if they believe you are able to attend the clinic. Private home visits are arranged on an individual basis depending on your needs and location.
What happens during a GP home visit?
Dr Secretary will take a medical history, perform an examination where appropriate, discuss treatment options and provide a written plan. Referrals and follow-up arrangements can also be made during the visit.
Who is suitable for a home visit?
Home visits may be suitable for elderly patients, people with mobility difficulties, those recovering from illness or surgery, parents with unwell children, and patients who are unable to travel comfortably.
How much does a private GP home visit cost?
Home visits within Fulwood and central Preston start from £150. Pricing for surrounding areas is confirmed at the time of booking, and there are no hidden charges.
Where can I find a home visit GP near me?
If you are looking for a home visit GP near you or a private doctor home visit near you, Dr Faizal Secretary offers home visits throughout Fulwood, Preston and selected surrounding areas.
Is My Private Clinic CQC registered?
Yes. My Private Clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, and every home visit is carried out by Dr Faizal Secretary, a GMC-registered GP (GMC 7606534).
Can I get a same-day home visit?
Often, yes. Same-day home visits are available subject to availability. Call or WhatsApp as early in the day as you can and we will do our best to see you that day.
What days and times are home visits available?
Home visits are available seven days a week, 9am to 10pm. Call or WhatsApp to arrange a time that suits you.
Do I need a referral for a private home visit?
No. You do not need a referral from your NHS GP, and you stay registered with your NHS practice. Just call or WhatsApp to arrange the visit.
What if it is an emergency?
A home visit is not an emergency service. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding or a sudden collapse, call 999 immediately. If a problem turns out to need emergency care, Dr Secretary will advise calling an ambulance rather than waiting for a visit.
Bring the doctor to your door
When travelling to the clinic isn't practical, you shouldn't have to delay getting medical advice. Whether you're caring for an elderly relative, recovering from illness, or simply too unwell to leave home, Dr Faizal Secretary can help.
Home visits available seven days a week, 9am–10pm · subject to availability