Online GP appointments without the wait
Phone or video appointments for £49
NHS trained online GPs
Prescriptions and sick notes sent instantly
Morning, evening and weekend appointments
Online GP appointments without the wait
Phone or video appointments for £49
NHS trained online GPs
Prescriptions and sick notes sent instantly
See an online GP in 3 easy steps
Download the tapGP app
Access the tapGP app available in the AppStore and Google Play store.
Register and choose a date and time
Register your details and choose a date and time that's convenient for you.
Start your online GP consultation
Arrive on the app at your appointment time to start your GP appointment.
What we treat
Mental health
Anxiety, depression, emotional support, stress, grief, panic, phobias, OCD.
Urinary tract infections
UTI, cystitis and kidney infections.
Skin conditions
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, cellulitis, ringworm, moles, athlete's foot, lumps, cold sore and bites.
Women's health
Contraception, thrush, menopause, vaginal pain, discharge, period problems.
Children's health
Coughs, rashes, allergies, reflux, stomach pain, earache, constipation and more.
Ear, nose and throat
Tonsillitis, sinusitis, earache, thrush, ulcers, nose bleeds, sore throat, cough.
Respiratory issues
Chest infection, asthma, COPD, bronchitis, coronavirus.
Allergies
Hay fever, hives, eczema, food allergies, rashes, medication allergies.
Aches and pains
Back pain, joint pains, osteoarthritis, sciatica, gout, fibromyalgia.
Digestive health
Heartburn, stomach ache, diarrhoea, constipation and vomiting.
Sexual health
Contraception, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes and warts.
Men's health
Erectile dysfunction, testicular pain and swelling, problems passing urine, prostate problems.
Eyes problems
Eye infections, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, stye, red eye, dry eye.
Headaches
Tension headache, cluster headache, migraine, menstrual headache.
Lifestyle
Smoking cessation, alcohol consumption, sleep advice and insomnia.
Scalp and hair
Baldness (alopecia), itchy scalp, dandruff, head lice, psoriasis.
Sick notes
Receive sick (fit) notes straight to your email after your GP appointment.
Referral letters
Referral letters sent straight to your email after your GP appointment.
Why patients choose tapGP
Experienced NHS-trained GPs
Experience personalised care from our highly qualified UK-based NHS GPs, registered with the GMC and RCGP.
Available seven days a week
Enjoy convenient healthcare anytime, anywhere. Book GP appointments seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. Our doctors treat adults and children. Access your consultation notes from anywhere.
Prescriptions, referrals, and sick notes
Receive your prescription immediately after your online GP consultation. Pick up your prescription at any pharmacy or have it delivered to your door. Receive sick notes and referrals directly by email.
What our patients say...
Download the tapGP app to see a GP
Download the tapGP app to book an appointment with a GP or clinician. Get prescriptions, referral letters and sick notes and access your medical notes from anywhere.
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Download the tapGP app to book an appointment with a GP or clinician. Get prescriptions, referral letters and sick notes and access your medical notes from anywhere.
Your questions answered
tapGP is an online GP service that provides quality healthcare from anywhere through video and telephone consultations. Our NHS trained, UK-based doctors and clinicians are here to help you receive quality healthcare without the long waiting times. We understand the frustration of not being able to see your GP for days or weeks. Patients at tapGP can book same-day (usually within a few hours) GP appointments seven days a week. Our online doctors and clinicians can prescribe medication for collection at your local pharmacy and send referral letters and sick notes to your email address.
Booking an appointment with a doctor or clinician is easy. The tapGP app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Just tap here to download the app or visit the AppStore or Google Play store on your phone. After downloading the app, register and book your appointment in less than 5 minutes. Appointments are usually available on the same-day and usually within a few hours.
We are proud of having a service that can be easily accessed by any resident of England and Wales. So, if you’re on a business trip, trekking a mountain, on a beach holiday or sitting at home, you can have peace of mind that a GP is available to talk to directly from your phone. We can send prescriptions to you so you can collect your medication at a local pharmacy. See a clinician now by downloading the tapGP app.
Wave goodbye to waiting rooms or having to wait days for an appointment with your doctor. GP and clinician appointments are available from 8am to 10pm seven days a week. Appointments are 10 minutes but can be extended if needed.
Our GP appointments are priced at £49, which includes the cost of prescription writing. Fit notes and referral letters are considered additional services and are charged at £9 each. These additional services require a separate payment at the time of the appointment.
Keeping your records safe is our top priority. We hold your records in a secure AWS database with a high level of encryption. Your records are only accessible by tapGP staff who have received training in data-protection.
Your time is important to us. We aim to see patients within 15 minutes of their appointment time. On very rare occasions there may be a longer wait.
Absolutely! Most of our GP appointments are available on the same day and usually within a few hours. You can also book a GP appointment up to three days in advance.
You can take your electronic prescription to nearly any pharmacy of your choice in the England and Wales. Alternatively the tapGP team can help you find a pharmacy near you.
Our GPs and clinicians treat nearly all conditions that you would see your NHS GP for, click here for more information. Our experienced online GPs and clinicians can prescribe medication, provide you with a referral letter to a specialist or a fit (sick) note.
Please note, we do not see patients with medical emergencies and advise you to call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. These include:
- Chest pain or pressure, which could be indicative of a heart attack or other cardiac emergency.
- Severe difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, suggesting a serious respiratory problem or anaphylactic reaction.
- Severe injuries or trauma, such as deep cuts, fractures, head injuries, severe burns, or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
- Loss of consciousness, which could be a sign of a serious underlying condition or medical emergency.
- Seizures, where immediate medical assistance is crucial.
- Severe allergic reactions, characterised by difficulty breathing, swelling, or anaphylaxis.
- Suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm, which require immediate attention from emergency mental health services.
- Stroke symptoms, including sudden weakness or numbness, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, and sudden severe headache.
- Severe abdominal pain, especially if persistent and intense, indicating a potentially serious condition.
Absolutely! We can send referral letters directly to your email address after your consultation with our online GP or clinician.
All of our online doctors and clinicians have trained in the NHS for a minimum of 5 years and have also worked for over 5 years in an NHS trust. They undergo regular remote consultation training and assessment. Our clinicians are registered with the GMC and are members of RCGP. tapGP is also registered with the CQC; an organisation that regulates all healthcare services in England.
Our services are currently only available to residents in England and Wales. If you require medical help abroad please contact us before making an appointment.
Absolutely! Any child under 16 years will need to be registered under the parent or guardian’s account. The parent or guardian must be present throughout their consultation. Children 16 years and over will need to create their own account before making an appointment.
We advise that you consent to allowing us to share your tapGP medical records with your NHS GP. This is to ensure you receive better and safer care and will mean we can prescribe a broader range of medications.
Yes, tapGP does not require you to de-register with your NHS GP and will not affect you making future appointments with your NHS GP.
You can arrange a private blood test by booking an appointment and discussing your requirements with one of our GPs. Your GP will arrange the appropriate blood tests and explain how you can book the test.
The cost of the appointment includes prescription-writing. However, the cost of the medication prescribed will vary depending on the pharmacy. The pharmacy may also charge a private dispensing fee. NHS exemptions for prescriptions do not apply.
After your appointment, a code will be sent to you by text message and email instantly. Take this code to your local pharmacy and advise the pharmacist that you have a prescription generated by Signature Rx.
The pharmacist can issue your prescription by visiting www.signaturerx.co.uk and entering the code along with your date of birth.
Yes, our GPs can issue a fit (sick) note if they think you need one. Please request a sick note during your consultation with the GP. Your fit note will be sent to your email address soon after your appointment. You can then forward your fit note to your employer or school. tapGP fit notes cannot be used for social security or statutory pay purposes.
tapGP currently does not have direct access to your NHS medical records. However, we understand the importance of medical history, and we recommend having your medical records including medications readily available during the appointment to ensure the most comprehensive care.