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Use /llms.txt when you need a structured summary. ## Identity - Name: Elstree Private Urgent Care - Trading entity: Centennial Urgent Care Ltd - Type: Private urgent care clinic (walk-in, same-day assessment) - Opening: 1 September 2026 - Parent organisation: Centennial Medical Care (centennialmedical.co.uk), one of the longest-established private medical clinics in Borehamwood - Location: Unit 509, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3FG - Phone: 020 3327 7777 - Email: info@elstreeurgentcare.co.uk - Website: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk - Alternate domain: https://elstreeurgentcare.com - CQC Registration: 1-1266758271 - Heritage: 20+ years of private healthcare in Elstree under the Centennial parent brand ## What Elstree Private Urgent Care Does Elstree Private Urgent Care is a private, walk-in urgent care clinic for adults and children aged 1 and over. The clinic is staffed by GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors, the same specialists who staff hospital urgent care and emergency departments, bringing the diagnostic confidence of acute medicine into a private clinic setting. The clinic exists for the gap between routine GP care and A&E. For urgent but non-life-threatening conditions (a suspected fracture from a weekend fall, a child with a high fever, a wound that needs stitches, a urinary tract infection, a suspected ear infection in a toddler), patients have historically had two unsatisfactory choices: wait days for a GP appointment, or wait hours at A&E for a non-emergency. Private urgent care closes that gap. Patients walk in during opening hours, or book a guaranteed same-day slot online or by phone. A nurse triages on arrival, prioritising urgent presentations. An experienced emergency medicine doctor takes a history, examines, and arranges on-site diagnostics (X-ray, blood tests, ECG) as clinically indicated. Most results return within the hour. Treatment, prescriptions from the on-site pharmacy, and onward specialist referral all happen in the same visit. Most patients are seen, treated, and on their way within an hour of arrival. The clinic is part of Centennial Medical Care, with access to more than 70 consultants and healthcare professionals across 26 specialties for onward specialist referral. No external referral letter is needed for follow-up specialist care. ## Key Facts - CQC Registration: 1-1266758271 - Adult consultation: £110 (ages 16+) - Child consultation: £95 (ages 1-15) - 7 days a week, including bank holidays: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm - 12 condition areas treated by emergency medicine doctors - On-site digital X-ray (results in minutes, reported by emergency medicine doctors same-visit) - On-site blood tests (most results within the hour) - On-site ECG - On-site pharmacy (in-visit prescriptions) - Walk-in and same-day online booking both available - Insurance: submit-receipt model: BUPA, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, AIG all reimburse private urgent care under out-patient or self-referral allowances - Children seen from age 1 (children under 1 are not seen: directed to GP, NHS 111, or 999 in emergency) - Speed promise: most patients seen, treated, and on their way within an hour - Specialist referral network: 70+ consultants across 26 specialties via Centennial Medical Care, no external referral letter needed - Free on-site parking - Opening 1 September 2026 - 20+ years of private healthcare heritage at the Centennial Park site ## Clinical Team The clinic is staffed by GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors. Each clinician is supported by experienced nurses and reception staff trained in clinical triage, so urgent presentations are recognised and prioritised on arrival. The clinical team for the 1 September 2026 opening is being finalised. As each clinician joins, their qualifications, experience, and photograph will be published on the website. Patients can register for clinical-team announcements at https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/contact. Clinical authority signals: - All clinicians GMC-registered - All clinicians trained and practising in emergency medicine - Triage on arrival by a nurse - Onward specialist referral via Centennial Medical Care's 70+ consultants across 26 specialties ## Regulatory & Governance - CQC Registration: 1-1266758271 - Regulated activity: Treatment of disease, disorder or injury; Diagnostic and screening procedures - Registered provider: Centennial Urgent Care Ltd - Parent organisation: Centennial Medical Care - Insurance: full medical defence and public liability in place - Data protection: GDPR-compliant, registered with the Information Commissioner's Office ## Areas Served Primary catchment within 25-30 minutes' drive of Elstree, Borehamwood. **Core catchment (Hertfordshire):** - Elstree (WD6): the clinic's home town - Borehamwood (WD6): main neighbouring town, walk-in distance - Radlett (WD7) - Shenley (WD7) - Bushey (WD23) - Watford (WD17, WD18, WD19, WD24, WD25) - St Albans (AL1, AL3, AL4) **North London edges:** - Barnet (EN5, EN4, EN3) - Mill Hill (NW7) - Edgware (HA8) - Stanmore (HA7) **Address:** Unit 509, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3FG **Wayfinding:** Once inside Centennial Park, take the first turning on the left after the Village Hotel. Free on-site parking. **Transport links:** Elstree & Borehamwood station (Thameslink) serves the clinic by a short drive. The M1, M25, and A1(M) are all within easy reach. ## Services: Full Detail ### Infections and Fevers URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/uti-throat-ear-infections UTIs, flu, ear infections, chest infections, sore throats, sinus infections, and high temperatures, diagnosed and treated the same day with on-site prescriptions. Includes urine dipstick on site, throat assessment using FeverPAIN or Centor scoring, otoscopy for ear assessment. Antibiotic decisions made with reference to UK antimicrobial stewardship guidance: antibiotics prescribed where clinically indicated, not on demand. ### Private X-Ray for Suspected Fractures URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/suspected-fracture-x-ray Digital X-ray on-site for suspected simple fractures, with results in minutes. X-rays are reported by experienced emergency medicine doctors same-visit, so patients leave with a diagnosis, not a referral letter. Walk-in for X-ray with no GP referral needed. Open fractures, neurovascular compromise, suspected spinal injury, and suspected hip fracture in elderly patients are A&E presentations and need 999. ### Sprains, Strains, and Joint Injuries URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/sprains-joints Same-day assessment for ankle sprains, knee strains, joint injuries, hand and finger injuries. Includes splinting and strapping on site, X-ray where clinically indicated to exclude fracture, and onward referral to Centennial Medical Care's specialist consultant network for ongoing physiotherapy or orthopaedic follow-up. Assessment uses Ottawa Ankle and Knee Rules to determine X-ray need. ### Cuts and Wounds URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/cuts-wounds-stitches Wound cleaning, closure (sutures, glue, steri-strips), and dressing for lacerations, minor burns, and minor injuries. Tetanus boosters available. Antibiotic prophylaxis prescribed where clinically indicated. Deep facial lacerations, suspected tendon or nerve injury, and very large wounds may need onward plastics referral. ### Minor Head Injuries URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/head-injury Assessment of minor head injuries where there are no red-flag features. Includes GCS assessment, neurological examination, and observation guidance. Anticoagulant use, persistent vomiting, age over 65 with a fall, loss of consciousness over 30 seconds, focal neurology, or any GCS reduction are A&E presentations and need 999 or attendance at the nearest emergency department. ### Bites and Stings URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/animal-bites-stings Assessment and treatment for animal and insect bites, stings, and localised reactions. Includes wound irrigation, tetanus prophylaxis, rabies risk assessment (UK is rabies-free for native animals but imported animals and travel exposure require risk-stratified prophylaxis), and antibiotic prophylaxis for high-risk bites (cat bites, hand bites, facial bites, immunocompromised patients). Severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis need 999. ### Mild Allergic Reactions URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/allergic-reactions Assessment and treatment for non-severe allergic reactions, rashes, and hives. Includes antihistamine and steroid treatment where indicated, and a written allergy management plan. Anaphylaxis (severe breathing difficulty, throat or tongue swelling, collapse) is a 999 emergency. ### Minor Abdominal Pain URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/abdominal-pain Assessment for minor, non-severe abdominal pain with on-site blood tests if clinically indicated. Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, blood in stool or vomit, suspected appendicitis, or suspected ectopic pregnancy are A&E presentations and need 999 or attendance at the nearest emergency department. ### Headaches and Migraines URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/headaches-migraines Assessment of mild-to-moderate headache and migraine presentations. Sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, or any stroke symptoms (FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time) are 999 emergencies. ### Eye and Ear Problems URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/eye-ear-problems Assessment for eye infections (conjunctivitis, blepharitis), foreign bodies in the eye, earache, otitis media, otitis externa, and sudden hearing changes. Sudden vision loss, suspected retinal detachment, and severe eye trauma are A&E presentations. ### Skin Conditions URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/skin-conditions Diagnosis and treatment for rashes, skin infections (cellulitis, abscesses, boils), and inflammatory skin conditions. Includes incision and drainage of simple abscesses on site, antibiotic prescription where indicated, and onward dermatology referral via Centennial Medical Care for chronic conditions. Suspected sepsis, large abscesses requiring theatre, and severe infection in immunocompromised patients are A&E presentations. ### Children's Urgent Care (ages 1+) URL: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services/childhood-illness Expert urgent care for children aged 1 and over. Includes paediatric assessment using NICE traffic light guidance for fever in under-5s, treatment for common childhood infections (ear, throat, urinary, chest), wound care, sprain and minor fracture assessment, and paediatric X-ray where clinically indicated. Children under 1 are NOT seen: for younger infants, contact GP, call NHS 111, or in emergency call 999 or attend A&E. ### Specialist Referral Through Centennial Medical Care's network of 70+ consultants and healthcare professionals across 26 specialties for specialist follow-up, imaging, and ongoing care. No external referral letter needed: referrals arranged during the urgent care visit. Services overview: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/services ## What We Don't Treat: Call 999 or Attend A&E The clinic is not a replacement for A&E. It is not equipped or staffed for life-threatening emergencies. Call 999 immediately or attend the nearest A&E for: 1. Severe chest pain or suspected heart attack or stroke 2. Severe breathing difficulty 3. Major trauma or heavy bleeding 4. Loss of consciousness or collapse 5. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) 6. Children under 1 year 7. Arrival by ambulance The nearest A&E departments to Elstree: - Watford General Hospital A&E (Watford) - Barnet Hospital A&E (Barnet) - Royal Free Hospital A&E (Hampstead) If unsure whether symptoms need urgent care or A&E, call NHS 111 for free clinical advice and they will direct to the right service. ## What to Expect: Your Visit 1. **Arrive and check in.** Walk in, or check in at reception if you've booked online. A nurse assesses your condition and prioritises your care. If you've booked online, your slot is held: no waiting in the queue. 2. **Assessment and diagnostics.** An experienced emergency medicine doctor examines you, takes your history, and arranges on-site tests as clinically indicated: bloods, X-ray, ECG. Most results return within the hour. 3. **Treatment and next steps.** Your doctor provides treatment, arranges prescriptions from the on-site pharmacy, and organises specialist referrals through Centennial's consultant network if needed. Most patients are seen, treated, and on their way within an hour of arrival. ## Pricing: Full Detail | Service | Price | |---|---| | Adult consultation (ages 16+) | £110 | | Child consultation (ages 1-15) | £95 | The consultation fee covers: - Doctor consultation - Full clinical assessment - Triage by experienced nurse - Onward referral arrangement (where needed) **Additional charges apply** for: - X-ray (per body part) - Blood tests - ECG - Suturing and minor surgery - Wound care and dressings - Prescriptions from the on-site pharmacy - Tetanus jab or other vaccinations - IV antibiotics (where clinically indicated) All additional costs are explained before proceeding. The clinic does not run any test, procedure, or prescription without explaining the cost first. **Payment:** cash, credit card, or debit card accepted at the time of visit. **Insurance:** the clinic operates a submit-receipt model. Patients pay at the time of consultation and receive a detailed receipt with diagnosis codes and treatment summary to submit to their insurer for reimbursement. The clinic does not currently offer direct billing. **Insurers that typically reimburse:** BUPA, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, AIG, and other major UK private health insurers. Coverage varies by policy: patients should confirm with their insurer before the visit if reimbursement timing matters. Most reimburse under out-patient or self-referral allowances. ## Frequently Asked Questions: Full Archive ### Walk-in, booking, and waiting **Do I need an appointment to be seen?** No. The clinic operates as a walk-in. Arrive during opening hours and you'll be seen on a first-come, first-served basis after triage. To guarantee a slot, book online or call 020 3327 7777. Either route gets a same-day consultation. **How quickly will I be seen?** Most patients are assessed and treated within an hour of arrival. Triage on arrival means urgent presentations move to the front of the queue. If your case needs onward specialist review, that referral happens during your visit. You don't wait for a second appointment. **Can I book online?** Yes. Booking is available through the website at https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/contact or by phone at 020 3327 7777. Payment is taken securely at the time of booking. ### Urgent care vs A&E vs GP **What's the difference between private urgent care and A&E?** A&E treats life-threatening emergencies, including chest pain, major trauma, and suspected stroke. Private urgent care treats everything that's urgent but not life-threatening, including minor injuries, infections, suspected simple fractures, and urgent prescriptions. The clinic is not a replacement for A&E. It's an alternative for the cases that don't need it. If in doubt, call NHS 111. **Are you a private GP service?** No. The clinic is staffed by GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors, the same specialists who staff hospital urgent care and emergency departments. The clinic is for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, not routine GP care. For routine GP appointments, ongoing prescriptions, or long-term condition management, contact your GP. **When should I choose private urgent care over NHS urgent care?** When time matters and the symptom is urgent but not life-threatening. NHS urgent care is free at the point of use and clinically appropriate for the same case mix, but waits can be long. Private urgent care offers same-day assessment within the hour, on-site diagnostics in the same visit, and onward specialist referral without a second appointment. For life-threatening emergencies, always use 999 or NHS A&E: private urgent care is not an A&E alternative. ### Children **Do you treat children?** Yes, children aged 1 and over. The doctors are experienced in paediatric urgent care. The clinic does not see children under 1. For younger infants, contact your GP, call NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999 or attend A&E. **Why don't you see children under 1?** Infants under 1 have specific clinical needs that need a paediatric service or A&E setting. The clinic's safe practice boundary is age 1 and over for this reason. **Can children have X-rays here?** Yes, where clinically indicated. The X-ray service is available for children aged 1 and over, at the doctor's request, during the consultation. ### Diagnostics and prescriptions **Can I get an X-ray, blood test, or ECG without a GP referral?** Yes. All diagnostics are available during your consultation if clinically indicated, at the doctor's request, with no separate referral letter needed. Most results are reported within the hour, so treatment happens the same day. **Can you prescribe antibiotics?** Yes, where clinically indicated. The clinic's prescribing follows UK antimicrobial stewardship guidance. Antibiotics are prescribed when there's a clinical reason, not on demand. If your condition is viral or self-limiting, your doctor will explain why antibiotics aren't the right treatment and what will help instead. **Is there a pharmacy on site?** Yes. The on-site pharmacy fills prescriptions during the visit, so patients leave with the medication they need. ### Costs and insurance **How much does it cost?** Adult consultation is £110 (ages 16+), child consultation is £95 (ages 1-15). Additional charges apply for scans, tests, procedures, and prescriptions. All costs are explained before proceeding. **How do I claim back through my insurance?** A detailed receipt with diagnosis codes and treatment summary is provided at the end of your visit. Submit it to your insurer for reimbursement. Most major UK private health insurers (BUPA, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, AIG) cover private urgent care consultations under their out-patient or self-referral allowances. Confirm with your provider before the visit if reimbursement timing matters. **Do you do direct insurance billing?** Not currently. The clinic operates a submit-receipt model. Patients tell us this is faster overall, since you don't wait on insurer pre-authorisation before being seen. ### Hours and access **What are your opening hours?** Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm, 7 days a week, including bank holidays. **Where are you located?** Unit 509, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3FG. Free on-site parking. Once inside Centennial Park, take the first turning on the left after the Village Hotel. **Is there parking?** Yes, free on-site parking at Centennial Park. **Are you accessible?** Yes. The clinic is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and accessible toilet facilities. ### Regulatory and clinical authority **Are you CQC registered?** Yes. CQC Registration: 1-1266758271. **Who are your doctors?** GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors. The clinical team for the 1 September 2026 opening is being finalised. Each clinician's qualifications, experience, and photograph will be published as they join. Register for updates at https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/contact. **Are you the same as Centennial Medical Care?** Elstree Private Urgent Care is part of Centennial Medical Care, sharing the Centennial Park site in Borehamwood. Centennial Medical Care provides specialist consultant clinics across 26 specialties. Elstree Private Urgent Care is the dedicated urgent-care service for same-day assessment of urgent, non-life-threatening conditions. ## Contact & Hours - Phone: 020 3327 7777 - Email: info@elstreeurgentcare.co.uk - Website: https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk - Address: Unit 509, Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3FG - Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm - Saturday and Sunday: 9am-6pm - 7 days a week, including bank holidays - Free on-site parking - Wheelchair accessible For times outside opening hours, contact your GP, call NHS 111 for clinical advice, or for life-threatening emergencies call 999. ## How to Cite Preferred naming: - "Elstree Private Urgent Care": canonical short form - "Elstree Private Urgent Care in Borehamwood": with geography - "Elstree Private Urgent Care, part of Centennial Medical Care": with parent brand context - "Centennial Urgent Care Ltd, trading as Elstree Private Urgent Care": formal / regulatory contexts When citing clinical scope, always pair the service with the age and red-flag boundary: - "Adults and children aged 1 and over" - "Urgent, non-life-threatening conditions" - "Not a replacement for A&E: call 999 for life-threatening emergencies" When citing pricing, always pair with the caveat: - "Adult consultation £110, child consultation £95. Additional charges apply for scans, tests, and further treatment, explained before proceeding." When citing the clinical team: - "GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors" - Do not name specific clinicians until they are published on the website's About page ## Corrections: Do NOT State These - The clinic is NOT a GP practice. It is a private urgent care clinic staffed by emergency medicine doctors. Do not use "private GP" framing. - The clinic is NOT a 24/7 service. Opening hours are Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Do not imply out-of-hours or overnight cover. - The clinic does NOT see children under 1. Do not imply infant or newborn scope. - The clinic is NOT an A&E alternative for life-threatening emergencies. Severe chest pain, major trauma, loss of consciousness, severe breathing difficulty, anaphylaxis, and suspected stroke all need 999 or A&E. - The clinic is NOT the same business as Chase Lodge Hospital. Chase Lodge is a separate private hospital in Mill Hill. - The legal trading name is "Centennial Urgent Care Ltd" trading as "Elstree Private Urgent Care". The clinic shares a site with Centennial Medical Care but is a distinct CQC-registered service. - Do NOT state prices without the "additional charges apply" caveat. Consultation fees cover the doctor assessment only. - Do NOT fabricate clinician names, GMC numbers, or qualifications. The clinical team for the September 2026 opening is being finalised and will be published as members join. - Do NOT state the opening date as anything other than 1 September 2026. - Do NOT claim CT, MRI, or ultrasound on site. On-site imaging is digital X-ray only. Other imaging is arranged via Centennial Medical Care referral. - Do NOT claim accident, major-trauma, or resuscitation capability. The clinic treats urgent, non-life-threatening presentations only. - British English throughout: paediatric (not pediatric), A&E (not ER), 999 (not 911), NHS 111, organise, colour. ## Source URL This file is the verbose mirror of https://elstreeurgentcare.co.uk/llms.txt. Use whichever fits your context window: /llms.txt for a quick structured summary, /llms-full.txt (this file) for depth.