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The Independent General Practice - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions | Private Doctors | GP | The IGP | Clinics | Surgeries | Cardiff | Newport | Swansea | Bristol
What is the Independent General Practice?
The IGP is a company that provides Private GP services, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy, Medico-legal appointments, Anti-ageing treatments & Vaccinations to individuals, families & companies. The IGP is the first Private GP practice to be registered by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). The practice has surgeries in Bristol Spire, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea, St. Josephs Hospital in Newport & The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend.
What can the IGP offer me?
Convenience, fast access and flexible consultation times. We aim to see registered patients within 24 hours of their contacting us. Our surgery opening times vary across our surgeries, but appointments are usually available between 09:00 - 17:30 at our Cardiff City Centre surgery. We currently have two evening surgeries (until 20:00) at our Cardiff Gate location on a Tuesday and Thursday. As well as alternating evening sergies at the Bridgend Princess of Wales Hospital & Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea.
If I register with the IGP do I remain registered with my NHS GP?
YES. The IGP is designed to compliment your NHS service, not replace it. With the patient’s consent we regularly update NHS GP's with relevant information about patient care. However, should a patient not wish us to share information with their NHS GP, we will respect those wishes.
Do I need to become a registered patient with the IGP to be seen by an IGP Doctor?
No. Anyone can have individual consultation or treatments. Becoming Regisered with The IGP enable patients to spread the cost of the consultations over the year as well as offering additional Private Healthcare benefits for you and your family. To find out more about our Healthcare plans please click here
If I have a private health policy, do I need the IGP?
The IGP is not in competition with any of the health care insurance companies or policies. In fact the service compliments any health insurance policy covering specialist care – such as operations or appointments with consultants.
Do you need my NHS GP records to make decisions?
No, most out of hours NHS GP care and all A+E departments do not have access to your records either. We would request that all new patients complete the Health Questionnaire and Patient Agreement Form prior to their first consultation.
What about prescriptions?
We issue private prescriptions if a medication is indicated. These do not qualify for the NHS fixed charge (or free) prescription. Many items can be less expensive on private prescriptions, and these prescriptions can be dispensed at any retail pharmacy.
