Get a private sick note (fit note) in Newcastle from an experienced GP. Same-day appointments available at Great North Healthcare. Book online or call today.
Great North Healthcare provides private sick notes (officially called "fit notes" or Med 3 certificates) from qualified GPs at our Newcastle city centre clinic. If you have been unable to work due to illness, injury, or a medical condition, a fit note from a private GP is legally valid and accepted by all UK employers. We offer same-day appointments for sick note requests in Newcastle, so you are never left waiting when you need documentation quickly.
At Great North Healthcare, we are proud to be Newcastle's CQC-registered private GP clinic, serving patients from across the North East including Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Middlesbrough, and beyond. Our team of GMC-registered, NHS-trained GPs brings clinical expertise and genuine patient-centred care to every consultation. We understand same-day private sick note and fit note service from qualified GPs in Newcastle — and we deliver it every day.
Great North Healthcare provides comprehensive sick notes and fit notes at our Newcastle city centre clinic. Located at Milburn House, Suite F.6, 19 Dean Street, Newcastle NE1 1PQ, we serve patients from across the North East. Here is an overview of our key services:
Great North Healthcare has established itself as a leading private GP clinic in Newcastle for several key reasons. First and foremost, our clinical standards are uncompromising. All of our GPs hold GMC registration and have trained extensively within the NHS, bringing evidence-based medical practice to the private setting. We combine this expertise with the personalised, unhurried approach that private healthcare enables — longer appointments, the same GP for follow-ups, and direct access to diagnostics and referrals.
Our CQC registration is a mark of our commitment to regulated, safe, and high-quality care. The Care Quality Commission independently assesses healthcare providers against rigorous standards — and Great North Healthcare meets them. For patients searching for private sick note Newcastle, our regulatory status provides the assurance that you are choosing a clinic that takes quality seriously.
Location also matters. Milburn House is situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre, close to Newcastle Central Station, Metro links, and central car parks. This makes us easily accessible for patients from Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Middlesbrough, Hexham, Morpeth, and all surrounding areas. Whether you are a Newcastle resident or travelling from further afield, reaching us is straightforward.
Booking at Great North Healthcare is simple and fast. You can use our online booking form, call us directly on 0191 691 9059, or email care@gnhealth.co.uk. Our reception team is available Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Same-day appointments are available subject to availability — if you have an urgent concern, please call us first thing in the morning to maximise your chances of a same-day slot.
When booking, please let us know the reason for your appointment so we can allocate the correct consultation length (15 or 30 minutes). For complex concerns or multiple issues, a 30-minute appointment is recommended. If you are unsure, our team will guide you to the most appropriate option.
There is no requirement to be registered with us before your first appointment. We welcome new patients from across Newcastle and the North East without referral. Simply contact us, and we will arrange your consultation promptly.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 15-minute face-to-face consultation | £59 |
| 30-minute face-to-face consultation | £99 |
| 15-minute remote consultation (audio or video) | £49 |
| 30-minute remote consultation | £89 |
| Blood tests – phlebotomy (10 min) | £25 + lab fees |
| Joint injection (inc. first consultation) | £139 |
| Subsequent joint injections | £129 |
| HGV / Taxi driver medical | £59 |
| Women's health – cervical smear | £45 + lab fees |
| Weight loss first consultation (30 min + prescription) | £119 |
All prices are published transparently. No hidden fees. View our full pricing page for the complete fee schedule.
While our clinic is based in Newcastle city centre, we are proud to serve patients from across the entire North East region. Our patient base includes residents from Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hexham, Morpeth, Ashington, Blyth, Whitley Bay, North Shields, South Shields, and many more communities within 100 miles of Newcastle. If you are searching for a private sick note Newcastle, we are here to help regardless of your specific location within the region.
Yes. Private GPs are fully authorised to issue sick notes (fit notes/Med 3 certificates) in the UK. A private fit note from Great North Healthcare is legally valid and accepted by all employers, the DWP, and insurance companies.
A sick note is issued as part of a GP consultation. A 15-minute private GP appointment at Great North Healthcare costs £59 and can include a sick note if clinically appropriate. If you only need a short confirmation letter (not a formal fit note), this may be arranged more quickly.
Our GPs can issue sick notes that cover the period of your illness, including dates before your appointment if you were genuinely unwell during that time. Backdating is assessed on clinical grounds and our GPs will discuss this with you at consultation.
In most cases, same-day. Call Great North Healthcare on 0191 691 9059 and we will arrange the earliest available appointment. Once your consultation is complete, your sick note is issued immediately.
Any medical condition that is genuinely affecting your ability to work can qualify for a fit note. This includes physical conditions (infections, injuries, post-operative recovery, chronic pain) and mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, stress, burnout). Our GPs assess each case individually and honestly.
CQC regulates Great North Healthcare Ltd to provide care at Milburn House, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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We checked this service was likely to be safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led during registration.