The Beardwood Hospital has launched a new private GP service offering patients in Blackburn face-to-face consultations. 

The addition of the new service is part of a wider project to do what it says will 'enhance and expand the facilities and services' to patients across the community.  

The new GP service launched on March 6 with patients being able to book either online or by calling the hospital directly. 

Each new appointment will cost £120 for a duration of 30 minutes with further time available for an additional fee. The length of the consultations has been designed to give patients the opportunity to fully discuss their condition or health concerns with the specialist.  

The service is being launched Dr Nazneen Begum with plans in place to add more in the coming months.

Additionally, the enhanced primary care offering at the hospital will also support patients needing treatment for minor, acute, and chronic illnesses. 

Following the consultation, should the patient require further support, a referral can be made directly to one of the specialist consultants.

Executive Director of The Beardwood Hospital, Philip O’Ehley, said:  “For the hospital, it gives opportunities to link with the community to offer services that we have not offered before.

"GP Services are quite restricted within the NHS, this gives an opportunity for private patients to have fast access to diagnostics, pathology, and onward referrals.” 

“It’s a really exciting time for the hospital, it’s a good growth opportunity and enables us to give direct access to the community.”