HEALTH SCREENING
Cancer Screening
Screening that is careful, honest and properly explained by your GP.
CONSULTATION
£150
30-minute appointment with GP review
APPROACH
Careful
Risk review, not false promises
Cancer screening covers a range of approaches depending on age, symptoms, family history and individual risk. No single blood test can reliably detect or exclude cancer on its own. The role of a GP-led screening appointment is to assess your situation carefully, explain what testing is appropriate, and ensure that results are interpreted properly and followed up where needed.
At Basuto Medical Centre, testing is not treated as a standalone transaction. We look at it as part of wider GP care. That means understanding why the test is being done, what information will actually be useful, and what should happen once the result comes back.
Our standard appointments are 30 minutes, which gives enough time to talk through symptoms, risk factors, previous results and what kind of follow-up may be needed. Some patients want reassurance. Others want a proper route into further investigation. Both are valid reasons to book.
Why Patients Book
Why patients usually book this screening
People do not usually book cancer screening just because they want data. They book because something is worrying them, because they want clarity, or because they are trying to stay ahead of a problem.
- Symptoms that are causing concern
- Family history of cancer
- Preventive check or peace of mind
- Follow-up after previous abnormal results
- Part of a wider health screening review
What the Appointment Covers
What the appointment should cover
Cancer screening is part of GP-led care. Your doctor will help you understand what the test looks at, why it may be useful, what the limitations are, and whether further assessment or interpretation is likely to be needed afterwards.
That explanation should feel calm and plain-English. Not every patient needs a single isolated test. Sometimes a panel, a wider health review, or a GP consultation first is the better route. Your GP will advise on what makes most sense.
After the Results
Results, follow-up and next steps
Patients want to know not only that results will come back, but what those results actually mean and what happens if something is outside the expected range.
That may include reassurance, repeat testing, lifestyle advice, medication review or specialist referral where needed. Your GP will explain clearly and help you decide what to do next.
When to seek urgent emergency care instead
A private GP appointment is appropriate for many acute illnesses and new concerns, but it is not a substitute for emergency care.
If you or someone you are with has severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, heavy bleeding, sudden confusion, loss of consciousness, a seizure, or severe allergic symptoms — call 999 or go to A&E. For everything else that needs prompt but non-emergency medical attention, a same-day private GP appointment is a sensible place to start.
Concerned about a symptom or family history? Talk to a GP today.
When to seek urgent emergency care instead
A private GP appointment is appropriate for many acute illnesses and new concerns, but it is not a substitute for emergency care.
If you or someone you are with has severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, heavy bleeding, sudden confusion, loss of consciousness, a seizure, or severe allergic symptoms — call 999 or go to A&E. For everything else that needs prompt but non-emergency medical attention, a same-day private GP appointment is a sensible place to start.
PRICING
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay as you go at £150 per consultation, or save with a membership plan.
Pay As You Go
£150
per consultation
✓ 30-minute GP consultation
✓ Prescription included
✓ Referral letter included
✓ No commitment
Adult Membership
£85/month
per month
✓ 10 GP appointments/year
✓ Priority same-day booking
✓ All prescriptions included
✓ Named doctor continuity
MEMBERSHIP & PRICING
Better value for regular patients
For patients who use the practice regularly, a Basuto membership offers easier ongoing access, priority booking, and a named doctor who builds a picture of your health over time — rather than starting from scratch at each visit.
ACCESS
£30/month
per month
- 50% off GP appointments
- Priority same-day booking
- Named GP continuity
- No minimum contract
UNDER-16
£55/month
per month
- 10 appointments/year
- Paediatric GP care
- Priority booking
- Prescriptions included
ADULT MEMBERSHIP
£85/month
per month
- 10 GP appointments/year
- Priority same-day booking
- All prescriptions included
- Named doctor continuity
PAY AS YOU GO
£150
per consultation
- 30-minute GP consultation
- Prescription included
- Referral letter included
- No commitment
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Unlimited add-on: +£30/month
Remove the 10-appointment cap entirely. Recommended for chronic conditions or families with young children.
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Annual health check: +£30/month
Add a comprehensive annual health screening to any membership plan. Includes bloods, cardiovascular risk, and a full GP review.
WHY BASUTO
How the Practice Works
Basuto Medical Centre is an established, CQC-regulated private GP practice in Parsons Green. Our practice is structured around prompt access, adequate consultation time and clear clinical follow-through: patients should be able to access experienced medical care quickly, have enough time to explain what is going on properly, and leave knowing what happens next.
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Same-day, where possible
Prompt access is one of the main reasons patients choose private GP care. We aim to keep same-day appointments available for concerns that should not be left to drift.
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Thirty-minute consultations
Enough time to take a proper history, examine where needed, answer questions and explain the next step clearly.
03
Prescriptions & referrals included
Prescriptions and referral letters can usually be arranged during the same appointment where clinically appropriate.
04
Your NHS GP stays the same
Using Basuto does not affect your NHS registration. Many patients use private GP care alongside NHS services.
“Finally found a GP practice that actually gives you time. Dr Al-Saraf listened to everything without rushing — same-day appointment, prescription sorted immediately.”
Sarah M. • Parsons Green • Doctify Verified
CQC-Regulated, Clinically Led
Registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission — the same standard applied to NHS GP surgeries.
GETTING STARTED
How to Book
Three simple steps to see a GP. No registration forms, no waiting list.
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Call or Book Online
Phone us on 020 7736 7557 or use our online booking form. Call before 10am for a same-day appointment.
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See Your GP
Attend your 30-minute consultation at 29 Basuto Road, or join via secure video link from home.
03
Ongoing Care
Prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up — all handled. Join a membership plan for continued priority access.
Patient Reviews
Patient Feedback
★★★★★
“It’s a great friendly practice and the GP has an extremely friendly approach and gives you plenty of her time and is excellent with diagnosis. It has a warm friendly atmosphere.”
Verified Patient
GP Consultation · Doctify Verified
★★★★★
“Thorough and considered consultation with the doctor who gave me plenty of time and attention and treated a number of different ailments. I was phoned back later the same day by the doctor as a follow-up. I have been using Basuto Medical Centre for years, they are an excellent medical practice.”
Verified Patient
Women’s Health · Doctify Verified
★★★★★
“I called at 5.15pm, in pain and knowing that I needed antibiotics. In five minutes the receptionist had spoken to the doctor and she called me back for a telephone consultation. By 6pm I had picked up my filled prescription. I simply could not have asked for better service.”
Verified Patient
Same-Day Care · Doctify Verified
Near Parsons Green tube station
Parsons Green, SW6
Weekends & Bank Holidays: Closed
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
Call to book or enquire
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a blood test check for cancer?
Some blood tests can indicate cancer risk or flag markers that need further investigation. They are not diagnostic on their own. Your GP will explain what the test can and cannot tell you.
What cancer markers do you test for?
Common markers include PSA (prostate), CA-125, and others depending on symptoms, age and risk profile. Your GP will choose the appropriate tests based on your clinical picture.
What happens if something abnormal shows up?
Your GP will explain the result honestly, what it may mean, and arrange next steps. That could include repeat testing, imaging, or a specialist referral. Many abnormal markers turn out to be benign.
Is this screening or a wider health check?
Cancer markers are often included as part of a wider executive health check or Well Man/Well Woman review. Your GP can advise on the most appropriate approach.
Want to Discuss Cancer Screening?
Book a 30-minute GP appointment to discuss your concerns, review risk factors, and arrange appropriate screening with honest, clear follow-up.