DocTap vs London Doctors Clinic vs Bupa GP — Which Should You Choose?
Intro
Private GP services in London promise speed, flexibility, and relief from NHS waiting times.
But the reality is: they differ in price, transparency, and what’s included.
We reviewed DocTap, London Doctors Clinic (LDC), and Bupa GP to see which comes out on top.
DocTap — The Transparent Choice
Snapshot:
Virtual appointments: £55 (15 min weekday), £70 (weekend)
In-person appointments: £75 (15 min weekday), £95 (weekend)
Blood tests: HbA1c £45 + £20 handling fee + consult cost; FBC £40 + £20 handling fee + consult cost
What’s included: Fit notes, referrals, and prescriptions during the consult at no extra cost
Limits: No controlled drugs; no weight-loss injectables; not for long-term chronic disease care
CQC rating: Good; all GPs GMC-registered
What patients say:
“Booked online in two minutes, seen same day. Doctor was thorough and clear.”
Best for: Clear, honest pricing and quick, one-off appointments.
London Doctors Clinic — The City Worker’s Favourite
Snapshot:
Virtual appointments: £70 (10 min); prescription £8; referral/letter £10
In-person appointments: £89 (15 min); follow-up £69
Blood tests: HbA1c £70 + consult cost; Lipid profile £62.40 + consult cost; FBC+ESR £63 + consult cost
What’s included: Same-day blood tests at most locations; multiple central London clinics
Limits: No controlled drugs; no ongoing chronic disease management; consult fee always separate from tests/admin fees
CQC rating: Good; all GPs GMC-registered
What patients say:
“Fast and efficient — booked at 8am, seen at 9am.”
“Admin charges for letters are annoying after paying £89.”
Best for: Same-day testing and documents near your office.
Bupa GP — The Brand with a Subscription Option
Snapshot:
Virtual PAYG appointments: £59 (15 min), £99 (30 min)
In-person PAYG appointments: £79 (15 min), £140 (30 min)
Well+ subscription: From £15/month for unlimited remote GP; £20/month for remote + in-person
Blood tests: HbA1c roughly £45–£55 + consult cost; health checks £180–£800+
What’s included: Referrals and fit notes during the consult; access to Bupa’s specialist network
Limits: No controlled drugs; chronic care often not covered by insurance; test pricing less clear online
CQC rating: Good; all GPs GMC-registered
What patients say:
“Well+ subscription saved me money — used it four times already.”
“My Bupa insurance didn’t cover the GP consult — had to pay £99.”
Best for: Frequent users who want brand reassurance and may benefit from a subscription.
Who Wins?
Best for Transparent Pricing: DocTap
Best for On-Site Testing: London Doctors Clinic
Best for Frequent Users: Bupa GP (Well+)
Our overall pick: DocTap.
It offers clear fees, solid governance, and easy booking, making it the least frustrating choice for most one-off private GP visits.
Before You Book — 4 Key Tips
Check the total cost — consult + test + handling/admin fees.
Confirm prescribing limits — all three exclude controlled drugs.
Don’t assume insurance covers it — even with Bupa insurance.
Think about continuity — keep an NHS or regular private GP for chronic conditions.
