Doctor Care Anywhere
UK private GP, physiotherapy and mental health appointments by video, sold to individuals, families and employers
Quick Overview
| Company | Doctor Care Anywhere Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Telehealth Platforms |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (non-EU, UK GDPR and adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Virtual GP and ACP appointments, prescriptions, fit notes, open referrals, physiotherapy, mental health support, weight management, employer plans, screening |
| Pricing | Virtual appointments from GBP 45 (the price is shown in pounds) |
| Best For | UK residents and employers who want same-day private GP access outside NHS opening hours |
| Replaces | Teladoc Health, Amwell |
Detailed Review
Doctor Care Anywhere pitches itself at both sides of a UK benefit scheme. Individuals buy appointments or a Care Pass membership, and employers buy DCA Core for same-day GP access or DCA Protect for workforce health screening.
The company's site says more than 3 million people in the UK are able to access its services, and that each consultation is with a qualified clinician.
Appointments by price and speed
The site advertises virtual appointments from GBP 45, available around the clock, with a UK GP seen in as little as an hour and an appointment within two hours. Clinicians can offer prescriptions, fit notes and open referrals where relevant.
Cancellations within 12 hours of an appointment are not refunded, and a photo ID check is required beforehand.
Beyond the GP
The same account covers physiotherapy by remote assessment, mental health practitioners for anxiety, depression and burnout, and weight management run under the Medicspot name.
A separate Care Pass membership gives ongoing access for individuals and families.
Employer and intermediary products
Separate pages target large corporates, small businesses, benefit providers, brokers and membership schemes. DCA Core covers everyday care, DCA Protect proactive screening and a corporate weight management programme sits alongside them.
A client hub with activation and login serves employers who have already signed up.
Limitations to Consider
Doctor Care Anywhere is a UK service, and the United Kingdom is outside the EU although it benefits from an EU adequacy decision. Appointments are private pay or employer funded, so it does not replace an NHS GP registration. A photo ID check is required before each appointment, and late cancellations are not refunded. The pages checked do not state where data is hosted. For Swedish care covered by regional fees, compare Kry.
Who Should Use Doctor Care Anywhere
UK residents who want a quick private GP appointment, and UK employers or benefit providers looking for a virtual care layer.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Appointments from GBP 45 with the price shown
- GP in as little as an hour, around the clock
- Physio, mental health and weight management in one account
- Employer, broker and membership products
- Prescriptions, fit notes and referrals where relevant
Cons
- Private pay or employer funded
- ID check before every appointment
- Late cancellations not refunded
- Outside the EU, covered by an adequacy decision
Alternatives to Doctor Care Anywhere
Other European telehealth platforms worth comparing before you decide:
TeleClinic
Germany · Video appointments with e-prescription and digital sick note
Qare
France · Reimbursed GP video visits from 6am to midnight
Kry
Sweden · Doctor, nurse and psychologist visits in a BankID app
Medgate
Switzerland · Telemedicine centre run with insurers, pharmacies and cantons
See all European telehealth platforms or compare them directly against Teladoc Health on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The site says virtual appointments start from GBP 45. It lists prescriptions, fit notes and open referrals as available where the clinician considers them relevant.
Yes. The site says you must verify your identity with photo ID before the appointment.
Yes. DCA Core offers same-day GP appointments and prescriptions for staff, and DCA Protect covers workforce health screening.