GP Care is a small, flexible and responsive provider of diagnostic and outpatient services to patients within South Gloucestershire, Bristol and North Somerset.
We work closely with Primary Care Trusts to develop diagnostic and outpatient services under ‘Any Willing Provider’ guidelines. GP Care’s objectives in undertaking this type of work are to deliver:
- High quality healthcare services - using GPs, consultants and other specialists at high quality clinics;
- With improved patient access - delivering the services within community settings;
- At significant cost savings for PCTs - though new service models at below National Tariff.
We also work closely with Provider Healthcare Trusts whom we recognise have the necessary equipment and expertise to undertake the complex follow-up procedures that often arise from diagnostic and assessment work.
GP Care currently provides the following services free of charge to NHS patients:
- Urology Diagnostic and Assessment Service - a diagnostic and assessment services that provides NHS patients with Haematuria, Raised PSA, Lower Urinary Tract Symptons and many other urological conditions with a consultant led consultation and comprehensive testing. The service is delivered via a single 30 minute appointment at a specialist clinic and concludes with the patient leaving with a full report in their hands, with a copy being faxed to the GP on the same day. Appointments run to time and the clinic is easily accessible with good parking. Appointments are typically available within 14 days of referral by the patient's GP;
- Community Ultrasound Service - provision of ultrasound services from within community settings such as health centres. Locations at which ultrasound services are available are expected to increase shortly but currently include Eastwood Park Prison in South Gloucestershire.
GP Care is currently developing further diagnostic and outpatient services for patients within local Primary Care Trust areas. For further information please call GP Care on 0117 956 2100 or email us at info@gpcare.org.uk.
