Private Specialist Referral
Same-day GP referral letter, required to access private specialist care.
Availability: UK and International 
GP referral letter
If you have health condition that is causing you concern, you may require a GP referral letter to access private specialist care.
Our doctors can provide you with a same-day GP referral letter that will confirm your medical condition and symptoms, as well as the reason why specialist care is being sought. No appointment is needed – simply apply online.
What will I receive?
You will receive a verifiable digital PDF letter signed by a medical professional and sent directly to your mobile, containing the following details:
Your medical condition and when symptoms started.
How the condition affects you and what you are concerned about.
The private specialist you need to see and how soon you need to be seen.
Signature and authorisation by one of our GMC-registered UK doctors.
Contact details of ZoomDoc Health with a QR code enabling a verification check.
How does it work?
To get a same day GP referral letter, you will be asked to complete a short online form. This includes uploading a 30-second to 1-minute video to explain your condition and why you are seeking specialist care.
Your evidence is then reviewed by our doctors, prior to issuing you with your referral letter. If our doctors have any further questions, they may give you a quick call.
Accepted worldwide, this digital PDF letter is signed by a UK-registered doctor and includes a QR code enabling verification.
Our simple online process:
What will I need to supply?
To allow us to assess your condition and issue a medical letter, we will require the following information:
A photo of your passport or driving license
Your medical condition and symptoms
Confirmation of when your condition started
A 30-second to 1-minute video explaining the reason for referral
Which specialist or speciality you would like to see (we can choose this for you)
Important – our GP referral service
This referral service is not for emergency situations or any condition that requires immediate review by a doctor.
If you are suffering from any of the following, we will NOT be able to arrange a referral for you; instead, you will need to call 999 or 111, or attend your local Accident and Emergency department:
Chest pain
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
An infection including fevers or new rashes
New severe headache, collapse, loss of consciousness, seizures or fits
Slurred speech
Loss of power to any muscles or facial droop
Heavy bleeding
Severe mental health problems including suicidal thoughts
Sudden loss of vision or eye pain
Please note: ZoomDoc Health is a private UK doctor service, therefore we are unable to refer you to NHS specialists or NHS hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
✓ Upload a photo of your passport or driving license
✓ Complete a medical questionnaire
✓ Upload a short video (on your mobile) explaining your medical condition and symptoms, and why you are seeking specialist care
If you require a referral to see an NHS specialist, then you can arrange this, after assessment, via your NHS GP.
Once scanned, your personal online results portal is loaded, from where your medical letter can be reviewed and personal details confirmed.
Once our doctors have provided a medical letter, we are unable to process a refund.
We are a UK-regulated healthcare service and all our doctors are registered with the UK General Medical Council.
Chest pain
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
An infection including fevers or new rashes
New severe headache, collapse, loss of consciousness, seizures or fits
Slurred speech
Loss of power to any muscles or facial droop
Heavy bleeding
Severe mental health problems including suicidal thoughts
Sudden loss of vision or eye pain
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