Certain infections have mild or no symptoms. However, there are symptoms that may indicate an STI. For example; Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or anal area, burning urination, discharge from the penis, unusual vaginal bleeding, pain during sex and strange smelling vaginal discharge. Rapid Access: same or next-day appointments 6 Days a Week, available Monday to Saturday early morning, daytime, evenings.
Private GP Appointment
- No waiting times
- Fast results
- Convenient clinics
- Price from £116
Easily purchase online for simple one-off annual fee
Get a Private GP with THRIVE
Enjoy direct access to our Private GPs with Thrive, our brand-new annual health plan, which allows patients and their families to get seen - and treated - quickly.
Providing annual plans with a variety of medical services to keep your health on track, CQC certified and family-owned Pall Mall is one of the most trusted healthcare providers in the North West.
You can select a plan with a price range that suits you, choosing from four distinct plans that include: unlimited GP telephone appointments, a certain number of face-to-face appointments based on your package, and even a comprehensive health screen for complete peace of mind.
To ensure you know that you can access medical care exactly when - and where - it’s needed, our Thrive health plans are fantastic for easing the stress of booking and receiving medical care.
Thrive health plans are not health insurance plans and remain independent.
That means choosing to invest in your health will not impact your NHS care or your relationship with your existing doctor.
Bypass the waiting lists and get quick access to an impressive range of medical services and options, including:
- 100% confidential - details/results always private
- Fast lab results - often within 1-3 working days
- Instant results - within 20 minutes onsite
- Locations - city centre locations for easy access
- Test - performed only by qualified nurses & GPs
- Judgement free & discreet
- Rapid access - same or next day appointments
- 6 days a week - available Monday to Saturday
- Convenience - early morning, daytime, evenings
Enquire About Our Services
A member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Our expert team are always hand to help, advise and arrange appointments with our specialist consultants.
What tests or advice can I have?
- Instant STI & STD testing
- HIV only testing
- Individual blood or urine STI or STD tests
- Screening for multiple STI's & STD's together
- Genital lesion testing (for sores/lumps/skin changes)
- GP appointments for genital examinations
- Treatment and management of STI's and STD's
- Sexual health advice & counselling
What if I cannot remember what happened?
When you are unsure about your exposure activity, it is best to be safe and take an Advanced Screen to cover as many risks as possible.
What if I had intercourse with a new person?
Even if you only slept with a person once; you are still at risk of contracting an infection. Take a Standard Screen before any further sexual activity. If you already have a regular partner and want more rapid results, take an Early Detection Screen or Instant Testing for faster results.
What if I had intercourse with a prositute or sex worker?
You should choose an Advanced Screen due to the higher risk from a sex worker having a large number of unknown clients and the ease of infections spreading quickly.
What if I have given or received oral sex?
You can still catch STI/STD’s from using your mouth and hands by performing oral sex. A Common Screen will cover common infections that can be transmitted from genitals.
What if we touched but did not have oral sex or intercourse?
There are some common STI’s that can be passed on through body contact alone and a Common Screen will test for infections transmitted in gential fluids from touching a partner intimately (such as ‘fingering’). If you feel there was any blood contact or cuts/sores when you touched, it is best to have a Standard Screen.
What if I have given or received anal sex?
There are higher risks from sexual activity with the anus and rectum. A Standard Screen will cover common risks or an Early Detection Screen if you want results sooner.
What if I have a sore, lump or lesion in my genital area?
If you have any visible symptoms, whether a wart, sore, skin lesion or lump/bump, you should have this checked. You can either book a GP appointment for a physical examination or a Symptomatic Genital Lesion Screen, especially designed for common STI’s that cause physical symptoms such as the HPV virus which can cause genital warts.
What are the early symptoms of an infection?
In many cases a patient can have no visible or physical symptoms of an STI or STD but can still carry an infection or disease. It is important to have regular testing when you are exposed to a risk of infection or disease.
How long should I wait before testing?
The period of time (number of days) that you must wait between any exposure incident and getting tested is different for each type of infection. For example, Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea can typically be detected after two weeks, but HIV can be tested from 10 days post exposure.
| STD or STI | Lab Test | Instant Test |
| Chlamydia | 14 days | 14 days |
| Gonorrhoea | 7 days | 14 days |
| HIV (early detection) | 10 days | 26 days |
| Hepatitis B (early detection) | 10 days | 28 days |
| Hepatitis C (early detection) | 10 days | 12 days |
| Syphilis | 14 days | 14 days |
| Herpes | 28 days | - |
| HPV | 28 days | - |
| Mycoplasma Genitalium | 14 days | - |
| Ureaplasma | 14 days | - |
| Trichomonas Vaginalis | 14 days | - |
| Gardnerella Vaginalis | Any time | - |
| Vaginal Swab for Culture | Any time | - |
| Swab for Culture | Any time | - |
When will I get my results back?
This varies by the tests chosen but is normally within 1-4 working days from when the sample is received at the laboratory. We offer STI/STD testing with a free courier collection & delivery to the laboratory for rapid turnaround times – because we know nobody likes the agonising wait for important results. Need results right now? Try the cutting-edge instant tests with results available within just 20 minutes.
Are my results confidential?
Yes. Your results are 100% completely confidential. Your booking details and results will NOT be shared with any third parties or your NHS GP. Pall Mall Medical is an independant heathcare clinic and therefore you have complete privacy from the NHS and your medical records.
How will I receive my results?
You can specify to the practitioner how you receive your results, which is normally by Call, Text Message, Email or by collection in person at the clinic.
What if my test result is positive?
Finding out you have a STD or STI can be difficult to take in and deal with – our sensitive and highly trained GPs can help you through this daunting process and provide you with a treatment plan. If prescription medication is required, this can be prescribed straight away; maintaining your privacy from the NHS and meaning you can remain discreet whilst completing any treatment.
We also have expert Genito-Urinary Medicine Consultants who are able to help should you require an expert opinion or further investigations.
Get the most out of your healthcare!
Why choose Pall Mall?
We’re proud to be a fiercely independent, family-run private healthcare provider that is dedicated to delivering healthcare services that meet patients’ needs. We’re with our patients every step of the way, with the aim of helping them to thrive and live longer, healthier and happier lives.
At our clinics, there are no waiting lists, and we can usually schedule you for a same-day consultation. Our GPs offer a wide range of appointments across the week - from Monday to Saturday, open from early and late into the evening - to provide a time that works for you.
We offer more than 70 medical services, with a selection of financing solutions to suit you. So, if you need to, you can spread the costs out across several months or even several years.
To book a GP appointment at Pall Mall Medical contact us on 03300 27 26 42 or email us at gp@pallmallmedical.co.uk
- Care Quality Commission Regulated.
- State-of-the-art facilities.
- No waiting lists.
- Rated 4.95 by our patients.
- No referrals required.
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Our expert team are always here to help, advise and arrange appointments with our specialist consultants.
