When your child is unwell, you do not want to explain their entire medical history to a stranger. When you are worried about a rash, a fever, or a behaviour change, you want a doctor who already knows your family. That is exactly what a private GP for families in London provides, and it is the reason an increasing number of parents across North London are registering their whole household with Clinique Alpa.
Why Families Choose a Private GP
The NHS does remarkable work under extraordinary pressure, but the reality of general practice in 2026 is that continuity of care has become rare. You may see a different doctor every time. Appointments last 10 minutes. Telephone triage means your child may never be physically examined. For families with young children, elderly parents, or anyone with ongoing health needs, this fragmented approach creates anxiety and missed diagnoses.
At Clinique Alpa, your family sees Dr Mitesh Parmar every time. He remembers your children’s names, their medical history, their vaccination schedule, and the things that worry you as a parent. Consultations last a minimum of 30 minutes. Both parents and children can be seen in the same visit if needed. And if something urgent arises, same day appointments are almost always available.
From Our Practice: When Knowing the Family Makes the Difference
A mother brought her infant in with a widespread rash that had appeared over the course of a week. It had started as a small patch and spread across the whole body. The baby was itchy, agitated, and scratching. There was an associated fever, which naturally caused alarm.
Because we already knew this family, we knew the baby had been born at term with a birth weight of 2.3 kilograms and had spent several days in hospital after birth for osteopenia. The baby was exclusively breastfed and was otherwise thriving: interacting well, producing wet nappies, and feeding regularly. On examination, the temperature was normal at 36.4 degrees, there were some bronchial sounds in the chest, and the rash was consistent with infantile eczema across the body and back, with significant cradle cap on the scalp.
This was not an emergency, but for a new parent, it felt like one. We were able to reassure the mother, prescribe an appropriate emollient cream, recommend oilatum for bath time, advise on scalp care using natural oils or gentle shampoos, and emphasise the importance of continuing breastfeeding. We also provided clear safety netting: return immediately if the baby develops a high fever, stops feeding, or becomes less interactive.
A telephone consultation with an unfamiliar doctor would not have captured the context. Knowing this family, knowing the birth history, knowing how the mother processes information, that is what allowed us to provide reassurance that was genuine rather than generic.
What Family GP Care Includes
At Clinique Alpa, family care spans all ages and all needs. For children, we provide developmental assessments, vaccination catch ups, acute illness management, skin conditions, ear infections, and behavioural concerns. For parents, we offer health screenings, blood tests, mental health support, contraception advice, and referrals. For older family members, we provide medication reviews, chronic disease management, mobility assessments, and care coordination with our CQC registered domiciliary care service, Alpa Care.
Seeing the Same Doctor Every Time
Continuity of care is one of the strongest predictors of good clinical outcomes. Research consistently shows that patients who see the same GP over time have lower rates of hospital admission, better management of chronic conditions, and higher satisfaction with their care. For children, this is particularly important: a doctor who has seen your child at 6 months, 12 months, and 2 years can spot subtle developmental changes that a doctor meeting them for the first time simply cannot.
Book a Family Consultation
If you are looking for a private GP who will look after your whole family with the time, attention, and continuity that everyone deserves, contact Clinique Alpa today. Same day appointments available, no referral needed.
Visit cliniquealpa.co.uk or call 0208 882 8088.