SERVICES WE DO NOT OFFER
While we offer personalised, prompt, and thorough medical care, Cotswold Private GP is not a substitute for emergency or specialist NHS services. For your safety and clarity, here’s a list of services we do not provide:
1. Medical Emergencies
We do not manage:
· Life-threatening conditions (e.g. chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, stroke, major trauma)
· Suspected heart attacks or strokes
· Severe bleeding or unconsciousness
Call 999 or attend A&E immediately for any urgent, life-threatening issues.
2. 24/7 Emergency Cover
We do not provide:
· Out-of-hours emergency visits
· 24-hour phone triage or monitoring
· Overnight or weekend emergency home care
3. Specialist Hospital Services
We do not offer:
· Surgery or hospital admissions
· Oncology/chemotherapy
· Ongoing management of complex specialist conditions (e.g., advanced cancer, severe autoimmune disease)
4. Maternity and Labour Care
We do not provide:
· Antenatal scanning (ultrasounds)
· Labour and delivery care
· Midwife-led care or home births
5. Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs
We do not routinely prescribe:
· Controlled drugs (e.g., strong opioids, benzodiazepines)
· Medication for addiction (e.g., methadone)
· Long-term pain management requiring specialist oversight
6. Mental Health Crisis Care
While we can support mental health, we do not provide:
· Emergency psychiatric assessments
· Crisis intervention for suicidal ideation
· Inpatient mental health services
7. NHS Services and Referrals
We are a private service, so we do not:
· Refer directly into NHS waiting lists (unless accepted under shared care)
· Access your NHS records unless shared by you
· Provide free prescriptions, NHS sick notes (except private equivalent), or NHS screening invites
Need Emergency Help?
Please dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E.