Formby GP

28/05/2026

Beat the NHS 8am phone rush. Our caring doctors will spend plenty of time with you. A 30-minute face-to-face appointment with a private GP is £120. Appointments with Dr John available on Friday 29th May.

28/05/2026

Really helpful to have such clear guidance from the UK National Screening Committee advising against screening for prostate cancer.

Many celebrities including former Prime Ministers may be disappointed, but those of us who know a bit about screening understand that it (doing tests in people with no symptoms or risk factors) very often causes more harm than good.

We would need to test 1,000 persons with a prostate to prevent just 2 people dying from prostate cancer. Many would have treatments including radical surgery and suffer complications.
https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD004720_blood-test-psa-effective-screening-method-prostate-cancer

The only group the UKNSC recommend PSA screening in is those with prostates who have the BRCA2 gene and a family history of certain cancers.

If you are concerned about your health for any reason, please consult a doctor. At Formby GP, we are always happy to explore your concerns, undertake a full assessment and discuss appropriate testing and treatment options. For example, there are effective drug treatments available for those having difficulty passing urine, usually unrelated to any cancer.

Remember, at Formby GP you can book an appointment with a GP directly at www.FormbyGP.com/book

Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.

28/05/2026

First things first, I still have one appointment available this morning, at 11.15am - so if you need to see a GP and you can afford the luxury of private care, do book online (www.formbygp.com/book) or give us a call.

I had another lovely night at the Read Between the Wines book club last night. This month's book was Black Water Rising by Sean Watkin - it's a crime thriller set in Liverpool and it is an absolute delight to read! It's such a joy to read a book which is set in familiar local places. There's even a murder in Formby pinewoods! Sean came along to our meeting last night and very patiently answered our questions. Do give him a follow, and buy his book (not an affiliate link - just recommending it because it's good!):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Water-Rising-Liverpool-Thrillers/dp/1835981305

27/05/2026

Worried about your health, but feeling ignored or fobbed off? Imagine seeing a doctor who has time to really listen to you. A 30-minute private GP appointment is £120. Appointments with Dr Heather available on Thursday 28th May.

Book Most of our patients prefer to have a face-to-face appointment with us in our surgery, and you can book this type of appointment below (please scroll down). We also offer a number of other appointments and services: Home visits (often at short notice) Menopause specialist consultations Brief fo...

26/05/2026

Worried about your health, but feeling ignored or fobbed off? Imagine seeing a doctor who has time to really listen to you. A 30-minute private GP appointment is £120. Appointments available on Wednesday 27th May.

Book Most of our patients prefer to have a face-to-face appointment with us in our surgery, and you can book this type of appointment below (please scroll down). We also offer a number of other appointments and services: Home visits (often at short notice) Menopause specialist consultations Brief fo...

25/05/2026

Wow - what a glorious day! We walked to the beach via Fisherman's Path - it's so much quieter there than near the car parks. We live on the eastern side of Formby, so it was a 5 mile round trip!

John's mum Liza arrived this morning, to help with childcare over half term. We will be offering our GP clinics as normal this week. Sasha is away on holiday, though, so the office may be closed earlier than usual in the afternoons - if you're planning to pop in to collect something, do email or phone us first.

We still have availability every day this week - at the time of writing I still have two appointments available on Tuesday 25th May. If you need to see a GP and you can afford the advantages of private care - easy booking online or by phone, continuity of care, and longer appointments - do book in to see us.

24/05/2026

Beat the NHS 8am phone rush. Our caring doctors will spend plenty of time with you. A 30-minute face-to-face appointment with a private GP is £120. Appointments with Dr Heather are available on Tuesday 26th May.

Book Most of our patients prefer to have a face-to-face appointment with us in our surgery, and you can book this type of appointment below (please scroll down). We also offer a number of other appointments and services: Home visits (often at short notice) Menopause specialist consultations Brief fo...

24/05/2026

Six mistakes people make when choosing a private GP - #5 can cost you hundreds of pounds!

In recent years there has been an explosion in private GP services in and around Liverpool. As an established private GP, I have seen some pretty dodgy behaviour from some of our competitors! Check the comments to find out more - number 5 is my top tip...

Six mistakes people make when choosing a private GP ( #5 can cost you hundreds!) In recent years there has been an explosion in the number of private GP services, both within Liverpool and nationwide. Unfortunately, not all private GP clinics are created equal, and I’ve seen some pretty shocking be...

23/05/2026

This evening we held the Formby GP summer party at The Sparrowhawk. We are so grateful for our wonderful Practice Assistants, Hannah and Sasha, and for our fabulous cleaner Megan (who sadly couldn't make it today). They play a big role in ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience at our surgery. We look after our team so they can help us look after you.

We do love the Sparrowhawk. The food is excellent, but so is the service - Lucas looked after us brilliantly today! Do give it a try if you've never been. They even have outdoor play equipment, so you can eat in peace while your children entertain themselves 😉

22/05/2026

What a glorious day! John held the fort at Formby GP while I went to the beach. I sat and read my book - it was like being on holiday, except that I still had my jacket on and I was reading an educational textbook 😂 Aren't we lucky to live in such an incredible place?

Our clinic is closed over the Bank Holiday weekend, but we may be able to visit you at home, and we will keep an eye on our email inbox in case our regular patients need to get hold of us - please email [email protected] if you need us. (We are not an emergency service, though, so if you're very unwell, do call 999 or go to A&E.)

21/05/2026

Unwell but struggling to see a doctor? We have private GP appointments available at Formby GP on Friday 22nd May. Book online now.

Book Most of our patients prefer to have a face-to-face appointment with us in our surgery, and you can book this type of appointment below (please scroll down). We also offer a number of other appointments and services: Home visits (often at short notice) Menopause specialist consultations Brief fo...