A PRIVATE hospital in Winchester has launched a new, private GP service.

Sarum Road Hospital, part of the Circle Group, launched the service to offer patients in and around Winchester face-to-face consultations.

The new private GP service currently offers 20-minute appointments, the length of the consultations allowing patients to discuss their concerns or conditions with the GP.

The service is being launched with Dr Eve Wijayanayagam with plans in place to add more GPs in the coming months.

Hampshire Chronicle: Dr Eve WijayanayagamDr Eve Wijayanayagam (Image: Sarum Road Hospital)

Dr Wijayanayagam will be able to support patients looking for general health advice, check-ups, and tests, with appointments available to book online for £130.

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Martin Page, executive director of Sarum Road Hospital, said: “At Sarum Road Hospital meeting the changing needs of our patients is of paramount importance to us so we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Private GP service, expanding our current range of specialties and offerings.

“For the hospital, it gives opportunities to link with the community to offer a greater variety of services. This new service gives an opportunity for private patients to have fast access to diagnostics, pathology, and onward referrals.

“We are eager to witness the positive impact it will bring to our patients by providing them with efficient and top-quality healthcare services.”

More information about the GP service can be found on the Sarum Road Hospital website.