The Forbury Clinic

Private GPs, specialists and a Consultant Cardiologist provide private healthcare at The Forbury Clinic in Reading. The clinic covers private GP and general health, blood tests, cancer screening, ECG heart checks, audiology, dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology, ultrasound, urology, coloproctology and hernia surgery, and genetic testing.

The private GP and general health service includes Health Checks and MOT-style health screening. Blood test panels are available, and cancer screening can be planned around individual risk. A resting 12 lead ECG can be booked as part of a health check or as a stand-alone assessment for symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, breathlessness, dizziness or reduced exercise tolerance.

The ECG heart check includes a pre-test discussion and medical history, blood pressure and pulse check, an in-clinic resting ECG, and interpretation by a Consultant Cardiologist. The clinic can provide a copy of the ECG and report, and a Private GP can discuss results and advise on further tests where appropriate. The source also mentions possible follow-up with Holter monitoring, event recording, echocardiography, blood tests or referral to a Consultant Cardiologist if needed.

Specialist clinical areas named by the clinic include audiology, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, ultrasound imaging, urology for men, women and children, and coloproctology and hernia surgery for digestive and colorectal health. Its consultant-led genetic testing service can be accessed from home.

The clinic also describes support and treatment for Functional Neurological Disorders. This includes assessment and a treatment plan that may include neurological rehabilitation, psychological support and lifestyle modifications. FND symptoms named by the clinic include tremors, weakness, seizures, and difficulties with movement and speech.