Private health screening in Preston
Whether you've noticed new symptoms, have a family history of illness, or simply want reassurance about your health, private health screening can help identify concerns early.
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At My Private Clinic, Dr Faizal Secretary provides personalised private health screening based on your symptoms, medical history, and risk factors. Where appropriate, he can arrange blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, allergy testing, ultrasound referrals, and other diagnostic investigations.
Your results are explained clearly, together with any recommended treatment, further investigations, or specialist referrals.
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What is private health screening?
Health screening helps identify possible health concerns before they become more serious. Depending on your symptoms, age, family history, and overall health, screening may include blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, or referral for further diagnostic investigations.
It's important to understand the difference between screening and diagnosis. Screening helps identify potential health concerns, while diagnostic tests help confirm a diagnosis when further investigation is needed.
Many patients choose private health screening because they want faster access to investigations, reassurance about their health, or a proactive assessment of potential risk factors without waiting for routine NHS screening appointments.
How can Dr Faizal help with your health screening?
Choosing the right investigation is just as important as having the test itself. Dr Faizal Secretary takes the time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and any concerns before recommending appropriate investigations. This helps ensure you're having the tests you need, not unnecessary investigations.
Personalised Assessment
Every consultation begins with a discussion about your symptoms, medical history, family history, and overall health. This allows Dr Faizal to identify the most appropriate investigations based on your individual circumstances.
Arranging the Right Investigations
Depending on your needs, Dr Faizal can arrange blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, allergy testing, health screening packages, and referrals for imaging or other diagnostic investigations where clinically appropriate.
Explaining Your Results
Your results are reviewed and explained by Dr Faizal personally. He explains what your results mean and whether further treatment or investigation is needed.
Planning the Next Steps
If your results are normal, you'll have reassurance based on a thorough clinical assessment. If anything requires further attention, Dr Faizal will explain your options — lifestyle advice, treatment, additional investigations, or referral to an appropriate specialist.
Diagnostic services at My Private Clinic
Every patient has different health concerns, which is why investigations are recommended based on your symptoms and clinical assessment rather than as part of a one-size-fits-all package. Each service below has its own page where you can learn more.
Private Blood Tests
Investigate cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid function, vitamin deficiencies, liver and kidney health, infections, and many other conditions. Dr Faizal recommends the most appropriate tests based on your symptoms and explains your results in detail.
Learn more →Health MOT
Assesses your overall health through blood tests, cardiovascular risk assessment, blood pressure checks, and a GP consultation.
Learn more →Well Man Health Check
Health screening tailored to common men's health concerns, including cardiovascular risk, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, and prostate health.
Learn more →Well Woman Health Check
Assesses common women's health concerns, including cardiovascular health, thyroid function, iron levels, vitamin deficiencies, and hormone-related conditions.
Learn more →ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Records the electrical activity of your heart to investigate symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort, or irregular heartbeat.
Learn more →Blood Pressure Monitoring
Helps detect high blood pressure early and supports long-term cardiovascular health.
Learn more →Allergy Testing
Blood-based allergy testing to help identify potential allergy triggers.
Learn more →STI Testing
Confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections with clear explanation of results and treatment options.
Learn more →Swab Testing
Laboratory testing to identify infections affecting the throat, ears, skin, wounds, and other areas. Arranged at your consultation where clinically appropriate.
Ultrasound Referrals
Private ultrasound referrals where clinically appropriate.
Learn more →Why choose My Private Clinic for health screening?
Health screening isn't just about arranging investigations; it's about understanding what your results mean and what to do next.
At My Private Clinic, every investigation is supported by a GP consultation, giving you clear medical advice before and after your tests.
- The Same GP Throughout Your Care — You'll always see Dr Faizal Secretary.
- Personalised Investigations — Tests are recommended according to your symptoms and medical history.
- Clear Results and Practical Advice — Results are explained in straightforward language.
- Fast Access to Investigations — Prompt investigations without unnecessary delays.
- Ongoing Support — Treatment, further investigations, or specialist referrals where needed.
Meet Dr Faizal Secretary
Dr Faizal Secretary graduated from the University of Manchester and has extensive experience in NHS General Practice and Acute Medicine. He established My Private Clinic to provide longer appointments, continuity of care, and personalised medical advice.
When recommending diagnostic investigations, Dr Faizal focuses on choosing the right tests, explaining the results clearly, and helping patients make informed decisions about their health.
"Good healthcare starts with listening properly."
Dr Faizal Secretary, MBChB MRCGP · Read the full profile →
Pricing
We believe it's important that patients know exactly what to expect before booking an appointment. Because every patient has different healthcare needs, the cost of health screening depends on the investigations recommended during your consultation. There are no registration fees, membership costs, or hidden charges.
If blood tests, ECGs, imaging, or other diagnostic investigations are advised, the costs will always be discussed with you beforehand — nothing is arranged without your agreement. View the full pricing page →
All tests & screening, A–Z
Not sure which you need? Book a consultation and Dr Faizal will recommend the most appropriate investigations for your symptoms.
Blood Pressure Assessment
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Cholesterol / Lipid Profile
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Coeliac Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Cortisol Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →ECG / Heart Health Check
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Female Hormone Profile
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Find Out What Your Body Is Reacting To
Targeted allergy blood testing with results interpreted personally by Dr Faizal Secretary. Find out exactly what you're allergic to — and what to do about it.
View test & book →Full Blood Count (FBC)
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →HbA1c / Diabetes Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Iron & Ferritin (Anaemia) Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Kidney Function Test (U&E)
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Liver Function Test (LFT)
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Private Full Health MOT in Preston
A comprehensive, GP-led assessment of your overall health — with the investigations chosen for your history and symptoms, rather than a fixed package.
View test & book →Private Over 50 Health Check & Preventative Health Screening
As we get older, the risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol increases. A personalised Over 50 Health Check helps identify potential concerns early and gives you a clearer understanding of your overall health.
View test & book →Private Smear / Cervical Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Private STI Test in Preston
Confidential private STI testing in Preston. Same-day appointments at My Private Clinic, Fulwood.
View test & book →Private Testosterone Test in Preston
Testosterone blood test with GP review in Preston. Same-day at My Private Clinic, Fulwood.
View test & book →Private Well Man Health Check in Preston
A proactive, GP-led assessment built around men's health risks — cardiovascular, diabetes and cholesterol, with prostate or testosterone testing where clinically appropriate.
View test & book →Private Well Woman Health Check in Preston
A personalised, GP-led assessment built around women's health — cardiovascular and diabetes risk, thyroid, iron and vitamin levels, and hormonal investigations where clinically appropriate.
View test & book →PSA / Prostate Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Thyroid Function Test (TSH, FT3, FT4)
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Ultrasound Scan (Referral)
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Vitamin B12 & Folate Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Vitamin D Test
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →X-ray & MRI (Referral)
Available at our Fulwood, Preston clinic — book an appointment or ask Dr Secretary if this is right for you.
View test & book →Health screening, answered
What is health screening?
Health screening involves checking for signs of disease or identifying potential health concerns before they become more serious. Depending on your symptoms and medical history, it may include blood tests, blood pressure checks, ECGs, or referral for further investigations.
Do I need a GP referral for private health screening?
No. You can book directly with Dr Faizal Secretary without a referral from your NHS GP.
Can I have private blood tests without seeing my NHS GP?
Yes. Dr Faizal can arrange private blood tests where clinically appropriate and explain your results during your consultation.
How quickly will I receive my results?
The timeframe depends on the investigation, but many blood test results are available within a few days.
Will Dr Faizal explain my results?
Yes. Dr Faizal reviews your results with you, explains what they mean, and discusses any recommended next steps.
Can I remain registered with my NHS GP?
Yes. Seeing Dr Faizal privately does not affect your NHS GP registration.
Can Dr Faizal refer me to a specialist if needed?
Yes. If further assessment or treatment is required, Dr Faizal can arrange referral to an appropriate specialist and help coordinate your ongoing care.
How do I know which health screening tests I need?
You don't need to decide this yourself. During your consultation, Dr Faizal will discuss your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and risk factors before recommending the most appropriate investigations.
Depending on your symptoms and results, Dr Faizal may also recommend:
Book your private health screening in Preston
Whether you're looking for reassurance, investigating symptoms, or taking a proactive approach to your health, Dr Faizal Secretary can recommend the right investigations for your individual needs — with clear explanations of your results and continuity of care from the same GP throughout.
If you're unsure which investigations you need, book a consultation and Dr Faizal will recommend the most appropriate tests.