Fast & flexible Private GP services in Winchester
Explore the wide range of healthcare services available at The Walcote Practice
At The Walcote Practice, we are proud to offer a wide range of Private GP healthcare services to individuals, families and companies. At every stage of your life, our capable team offers fast and flexible medical appointments that fit around your lifestyle.
Why choose The Walcote Practice Private GP in Winchester?
Our patient–centred approach means that we have carefully designed The Walcote Practice with your particular healthcare needs and your convenience as our priorities. The Walcote Practice delivers:
- Same-day or next-day appointments
- Extended time with your doctor
- Continuity of care – you can choose to see the same GP
- Rapid tests, treatments, private prescriptions and referrals, where needed
- A welcoming, comfortable clinic environment
- Many healthcare services no longer available at other GP settings, including minor skin surgery, ear wax removal, a travel health clinic, some occupational health services, an extensive range of medicals and more.
We focus on giving you the care you need. Whether you are young or old, ill or well, you can trust us to help you with your health.
Our medical appointments last as long as you need, and can deal with more than one issue. You can see us regularly, or just pop in for specific health concerns. You can also choose to dovetail our Private GP services with your NHS healthcare provision.
The Walcote Practice: your Private GP in Winchester
The Walcote Practice has grown over the years, and we have continued to add to our healthcare service offering. As a well-established and trusted Private GP Practice, with an excellent network of hospital care specialists to whom we can refer, we are now able to offer more healthcare services than ever before, so do read on to find out how we can help you!
General GP services
Since opening Winchester’s first Private GP Practice in June 2015, we have always provided core GP services. Patients come to us for diagnosis, management and treatment of short and long-term health conditions, including physical and mental health and wellbeing. We offer prescriptions and medication, and referrals to our network of medical consultants when needed.
Patient needs and customer service are at the heart of our Private GP Practice. We are flexible, adapting our services to meet changing patient needs. This is why we expanded to add our branch surgery, situated in a fully accessible state-of-the-art private medical building with free on-site parking close to Winchester. There, we can offer extended services in a location that is more convenient for many of our patients.
Health Screening & Preventative Care
In order to help patients to live healthy lives, The Walcote Practice offers health screening, enhanced services and convenience for patients seeking preventative healthcare in Winchester, including:
- Comprehensive health checks, with a written report, tailored specifically to you. The entire health check is undertaken by a Private GP and includes assessments of your medical history, individual risk factors, blood, urine, lung function, heart tracing, a physical examination and more.
- On-site blood tests with rapid results, including Trucheck multi-cancer early detection screening
- Lifestyle Medicine, including personalised advice on fitness, nutrition, weight management, reduction in smoking, stress management and more, supporting patients to prevent, manage and reverse certain chronic conditions
- Specialised vaccinations for adults and children based on personal need, including travel vaccines, occupational health requirements, routine and/or seasonal immunisations, and vaccinations that can help to optimise your health depending upon your stage of life, e.g. the Shingles vaccine
Travel Health Clinic
Our doctors provide bespoke travel health advice and vaccinations based on your chosen destination/s, enabling you to look after your health and make the most of your time abroad, whether for work or leisure.
Minor Procedures & Pain Management
- Minor skin surgery (removal of lumps, bumps & moles)
- Cryosurgery i.e. freezing treatments for troublesome skin issues such as warts and verrucae
- Pain relief injections for joints and soft tissue
- Ear syringing (irrigation) to relieve blocked ears
- Stitch removal
Family Health & Wellbeing
The Walcote Practice is delighted to offer comprehensive family health services. From family planning and contraceptive advice to maternity care, and for health checks and advice throughout every stage of life, we are here to help and support every member of the family.
- Family planning & contraceptive advice
- Contraceptive pills, coils and implants
- Maternity care before and after birth
Menopause Support
Whilst all of our Private GPs provide Women’s Health services, Dr Sharon Rachman has a special interest in menopause care and is highly adept at helping many women through this period of their lives.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Your mind deserves as much attention as your body. The Walcote Practice offers compassionate support for stress, anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm and more. With longer appointments and a sensitive approach, you’ll never be rushed, judged or dismissed.
Sexual Health
Sexual health consultations are provided with privacy, discretion, respect and speed. We take care to protect all patient data and ensure that you have confidential care at all times. You can access tests, treatment and advice with zero fuss — because looking after your sexual health should be simple, not stressful.
- Confidential consultations
- Screening tests & treatment
Advice, guidance and referrals
Our Private GPs are experienced in a wide range of support services, including helping patients with:
- Skin checks
- Women’s Health & Men’s Health
- Weight management, including dietary advice and medication (if needed)
- Smoking support services and lung function testing
- Alcohol support services
- End of life medical support
As the first private GP practice in Winchester, we have built up strong relationships with trusted leading consultants and healthcare professionals, so can offer rapid referrals to specialists for appointments whenever necessary. This reduces the amount of worry time for you, and prevents health issues from worsening during a lengthy wait.
Medicals, Forms & Reports
At The Walcote Practice, we offer a wide range of medical assessments and reports including:
- Medicals for driving licenses, sports, visas, fostering, adoption and more
- Medicals for employment, including Oil & Gas industry OEUK medicals
- Insurance claim and visa forms
Corporate Health Services for busy professionals
If you are working in a high-stress industry or managing a team, health can easily slide down the priority list. The Walcote Practice supports businesses and individuals with health checks, health screening and work-related medicals to keep your workforce thriving.
Healthplan – flexible payment for private GP services
We are open about our charges and always happy to advise you on the likely cost of any consultation, treatment or procedure. We also offer an Annual Healthplan, enabling subscribers to spread lower costs throughout the year and to access a range of benefits.
Get in touch to see how we can help you
To find out more about our Private GP services in Winchester, contact us on 01962 828 715 or info@thewalcotepractice.co.uk. Our friendly team is ready to help and we will always do our best to meet your individual healthcare needs.
