Affordable | Accessible | Reliable
Private Healthcare
Private GP Services | ultrasound | earcarE
Providing individuals, families & business with instant access to Private GP Care, Scanning, Medicals, Wellness Screening, Mental Health Support & a range of additional services across Northern Ireland. Since 2017.
Private Doctors
GP Appointments
Private GP Appointments are available online and in-clinic at our surgeries across Northern Ireland. Appointments include consultant or specialist referrals & prescriptions if required and clinically indicated.
Whether you need advice, a driving medical or consideration for minor surgery – we have all the services your NHS GP has & more & an accessible 7 day package. Read more below about our wide range of top quality services.
Why Duality Healthcare?
Integrated Care
Duality Healthcare provides easy access to an extensive range of GP, Nursing and Consultant led medical services in one integrated healthcare system. This integrated approach ensures you receive the highest quality diagnosis, treatment & care throughout our services.
Online & In-Clinic Appointments
At Duality Healthcare we understand how difficult scheduling appointments can be in our busy lives today. We offer face-to-face, video and telephone appointments across our clinics so our appointments can be scheduled to suit your needs.
Appointment Times
We know at Duality Healthcare that the time spent with a GP is critical to an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Unlike many other providers, appointment times with Duality are set to 15 minutes for Urgent or Routine issues, 30 minutes for a first time GP appointment for complex conditions & a range of follow ups starting at 5 – 10 minutes. This provides our GP’s with enough time to provide the highest possible quality of healthcare throughout our clinics but ensures you do not waste time or money. Extended appointments of 45 and 60 minutes are also available.
Pay As You Go / Monthly Options
You do not need to register with Duality Healthcare – our appointments are available as individual one off services. However, patients can spread the cost of their consultations, as well as many other benefits by becoming registered Duality Healthcare members.
Private Clinics
Face to Face Care
GP appointments | 15 – 60 minutes | in-clinic | your choicE
Private GP Appointments are available in all our surgeries across Northern Ireland. Book online or via our call-centre – available 9am-9pm Monday to Friday & 9am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday. READ MORE…
Private Clinics
Urgent Care | Out of Hours
Evenings | weekends | daytime
When you are unwell, you can’t wait. Your children certainly can’t. We want to alleviate the stress of illness by making appointment easy and accessible. Illness doesn’t just appear 9-5 Monday to Friday. READ MORE…
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Virtual Care on your phone
GP appointments | online | video | telephone | your choice
GP appointments are available online via telephone or video call. No software to download, simply book the appointment and click the link received in your confirmation email at the specified time. READ MORE…
Private Clinics
Ultrasound Investigations
Ultrasound | fibroscans | echocardiograms
We offer a full ultrasound diagnostic service 7 days a week & with evening availability. Our male & female staff provide rapid access to a complete range of diagnostic scans including Heart Scans & pain relieving ultrasound guided injections. READ MORE…
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Testing & Investigations
Bloods | allergy | genetics | std | heart & lung
We offer a wide range of investigations all of which are available to patients without referral. Avoid long NHS waits for answers. You can’t put a price on reassurance. Powered by Randox Health. READ MORE…
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Procedures
Minor surgery | pain injections | contraceptive implants & coils
Our experienced clinicians give you access to the services unavailable or with prohibitive waiting lists on the NHS. Don’t wait another day. READ MORE…
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Specialist Clinic Services
Dermatology | fertility | gender care | weight loss | diabetes | Mental health | women’s & men’s health | travel
We have GPs with special interests across our network. Often we can prevent the need for consultant care – we can also identify when hospital care is needed.
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Ear & Hearing Care
Expert wax removal | hearing tests | hearing aid sales & maintenance
Our audiology team provide first class hearing services from their base in Newry. Top quality hearing aids from all the major manufacturers are available as well as personalised assessment of your hearing. READ MORE…
Each of our clinics across NI has wax removal appointments via microsuction & irrigation. READ MORE…
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Partnerships
Consultant care | Mri | ct | mental health
We have a special relationship with The Kingsbridge Group – this expedites our patients’ access to secondary care services – consultant appointments can be made & confirmed whilst with our staff. Our partnership with Spectrum.Life gives patients rapid access to high quality psychology-led services & assistance with: mental health issues; diagnosis & theraputic intervention for childhood & adult ADHD + Autism.
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Health Screening
Executive | all-inclusive | Bespoke | medicals
We provide health screening for every budget. From do-it-yourself blood panels to high-end detailed body analysis powered by our Partner Randox Health. READ MORE…
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Healthcare Plans
Individual | family | corporate care
We have a range of Healthcare Plans to make Private Healthcare more accessible to everyone in Northern Ireland, not just those in higher tax brackets.
Check our membership page at the end of July 2024 to get access to our new membership packages – limited in each location.
Have employees? Contact us now to discuss how our Corporate Team can help you. Small medium and large businesses facilitated.
A Private GP near Me?
Duality Clinics near you
Northern Ireland-wide Service
The Largest Private GP Provider in NI.
Welcome to Duality Healthcare Northern Ireland, where a commitment to excellence in healthcare defines our mission.
We have a growing network of Private GP Clinics across NI and aim to bring Private General Practice to every corner of the North. We provide rapid access to appointments, late night opening, weekend clinics & a 7-day service.
Our Virtual GP Service, ensures access to our network of NI clinicians from any internet-connected device. No matter where you live, we can ensure you have access to Duality expertise, reliability & reassurance in an affordable manner.
Not just a GP Service…
A wide range of additional services
Our clinics are designed to facilitate rapid access to GP Services 7 days a week.
We have a greater degree of in-house diagnostics & services compared to an NHS Surgery – who would have to refer you to hospital for further investigation.
We also feel patients should have access to diagnostic services themselves – you know your own worries & concerns – that’s why you can book blood tests, investigations & scans yourself – without a GP referral. Be mindful to speak to one of our GPs if you have unexplained symptoms or your results throw up something abnormal!
I Love Duality Healthcare,
The most professional, competent, reassuring and friendly service I have ever encountered.
— Patient
The Benefits of Private Healthcare
Access is an increasing issue when trying to access General Practice services. Whether it’s Monday to Friday or the evening or weekends, waiting times for GP’s & Out-of-hour’s services are not keeping pace with modern living and patient need. Our solution is to remove barriers to access – online instant booking; the option of Virtual or face-to-face care; 9am to 9pm opening Monday to Friday & appointments all weekend. This is what we offer at each of our clinics – rapid access.
With our telephones manned from 9am to 9pm weekdays & 9am to 6pm Saturday & Sunday you should never have difficulty getting through to a member of staff.
We are also mindful of the cost of living crisis. We keep our prices affordable and heavily discount access to patients who sign-up for our range of valuable memberships – starting at £6.99/month a GP appointment becomes only £45!
Our VirtualGPNI service provides even more responsive access to clinicians – not only can you undertake a consultation on your phone from any location, your wait for this service should be less than 15 minutes. Appointments start at only £39.
Duality Healthcare brings you affordable & accessible Private Healthcare.
Late Night & Weekend Access
Illness doesn’t come during normal opening hours & we don’t forget you have other responsibilities. With weekend access and appointments until 9pm Mon – Fri – you don’t need to miss out on what’s important in your life.
7 Day Opening
Between our growing clinics and our Virtual GP Service you are never further than a click-away from a qualified NI GP.
Online Instant Booking
Our non-member booking portal & Membership Portal allow you to book and confirm our full range of appointments, without the need to wait on hold. If you want to speak to someone – our admin team work the same hours as our GPs.
Speed
Duality Healthcare provides you and your family with fast and easy access to a medical care, 7 days a week, 9am – 9pm.
Convenience
We can instantly issue referral letters or sick notes and share these securely with you by e-mail. Prescriptions can be instantly generated and shared also.
Trust
We have been providing Private General Practice since 2017 and have to date given care to ten’s of thousands of patients. We consistently score 4.5/5* on Google & Facebook reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Private Healthcare and using our service ? Well, we’ve got answers.
Can I keep my NHS GP?
Yes. We never recommend that you leave your NHS surgery. However, Duality Healthcare can completely replace your NHS care, should you wish. Alternatively you can use us to top-up your care or as an accessible alternative whilst using both systems – it’s your choice.
Can you refer me to the NHS?
Yes we can. As an NHS entitled patient we can refer you to the NHS.
With current waiting times it is likely that you will want us to refer you to the Private Sector on the majority of occasions. But should you wish an NHS referral this can be easily facilitated.
Do I need a referral to get bloods or scans?
Not at all. You can book an appointment yourself for bloods, an Ultrasound, Liver Fibroscan or Echocardiogram.
However, if you have symptoms or worries we would suggest booking an appointment with a GP to discuss these before booking bloods & scans, as these can be falsely reassuring without the consideration of a Doctor’s expertise.
You should definitely follow-up with a GP for any abnormal results – our clinics should be able to facilitate you with one of our Duality GPs within 24 hours.
Can you provide an interpreter with my GP Appointment?
We do recommend that you bring someone along with you if you think there may be language or communication difficulties during your appointment.
However, if this is not possible we recommend you engage a telephone interpreter for which you will pay the cost, depending on the length of the consultation. See links below to interpreter companies based in Northern Ireland.
What tests can I get done at the clinic?
Duality can undertake blood tests, 24-hour blood pressures, spirometry, ECGs. We can arrange and undertake blood tests privately via our private pathology provider Randox Health.
You don’t attend many NHS GPs with an Ultrasound or Echocardiogram Service in-clinic. But that’s what we have. Advanced diagnostic imaging in-house to aid our GP team in making the most accurate diagnosis & best management plan for you.
Can you get me seen quicker by a consultant?
With our new partnership with the Kingsbridge Hospital Group, at Duality Healthcare we can guarantee you are seen faster than anyone else, including your GP. From June 2024 we will be able to book your Kinsbridge appointment before you leave clinic. As there is little-to-no wait for our GPs you will naturally be seen ASAP by our Private Consultant colleagues.
Can you give me a prescription or a sick-note?
A prescription, referral and/or sick-note is included in the price of all our consultations – so if you need any of these we will provide what is clinically appropriate. As our prescriptions are private you will have to pay at the chemist for the cost of any medication – don’t worry, most medications are off patent and a lot cheaper than you may imagine.
What’s happening in duality healthcare?
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
New Type 2 Diabetes Clinic
Dr Dan Murtagh
Using the Low Carb & Keto diets to control & reverse Type 2 Diabetes.
Dr Murtagh is bringing dietary & lifestyle medicine to a clinic specifically for Type 2 Diabetic Patients.
ADHD Autism & Mental Health Service
Partnership with Spectrum.Life
Rapid Access to Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment
Exclusive partnership in Northern Ireland brings virtual mental health services into your home. Spectrum.Life are the leading provider of virtual mental health services throughout the UK & Ireland. Their multidisciplinary team provide holistic assessments & care delivery to patients and their carers/family.
Access these services exclusively via referral by our Duality Healthcare clinicians. Book a Video Consultation or GP-Clinic Consultation you can outline your concerns & we can arrange for the Spectrum.Life team to reach out and arrange your assessment.
Interview John McEvoy
Granite Exchange, Newry
Sarah Travers interviews our Executive Chairman on the future of the NHS & Private Healthcare
Follow the link below to the podcast released on the 5th June 2024.
Meet John McEvoy
In our latest episode, our host, Sarah Travers, is joined by John McEvoy, Executive Chairman and Co-owner of Duality Health.
We’re diving into the world of healthcare, discussing the importance of access and the challenges people in Northern Ireland are currently facing. Listeners will also hear about John’s fascinating career path that led him to where he is today.
Click here to listen to the full episode: http://ow.ly/TSRn50MBFog
VideoGPNI
Launched by Duality Healthcare
Instant Medical cover anywhere in NI
If you find yourself in need of medical care & need rapid access to a GP, Duality has launched its most accessible service yet. Whether you live in Portaferry, Enniskillen, Belfast or Newcastle – a Duality clinician can speak to you within minutes.
- When you can’t wait
- Avoid NHS queues
- Urgent medical issues
- Complex issues
- Second opinions
- Referrals
- Sick-notes
- Prescriptions
