Frequently Asked Questions
about The Oving Medical Clinic

Oving Medical Clinic offers private GP services and specialist medical consultations in Chichester, West Sussex. Our comprehensive private healthcare includes:

• Sports and musculoskeletal medicine with expert assessments and ultrasound-guided joint injections
• Orthopaedics, private health screenings, and cancer checks for men and women
• Women’s health including a menopause clinics, contraception, and reproductive health
• Men’s health checks and preventative screening
• Surgical Dermatology, including minor surgical procedures such as mole and skin tag removal
• Aesthetic and cosmetic skin treatments
• ENT specialist services (ear, nose, throat)
• Occupational health assessments and employee medicals

We are a private clinic based in Oving near Chichester, West Sussex . Easily accessible with ample parking nearby, our clinic is ideal for patients seeking private healthcare in the Chichester area.

We encourage patients to book in advance, to secure your preferred time, but we do offer limited walk-in GP appointments subject to availability.

You can book your private GP consultation online via our website or by calling our friendly reception team on 01243 773167 during clinic opening hours of Monday - Friday 9AM-6PM.

Yes – please give us at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule or cancel to avoid the £10 cancellation fee and to allow us to offer the slot to other patients.

Cancellations within 24 hours incur the full consultation charge. If you fail to attend a booked appointment, the full consultation charge will be applied.

We strive to accommodate urgent cases and offer same-day appointments where possible, for urgent health concerns.

Our private GP consultations are typically 20 minutes, providing ample time to discuss your concerns thoroughly. If you feel you need more time, please consider a double appointment when booking.

Yes, we can issue private repeat prescriptions for ongoing medications following a consultation or review, but it will be a private prescription that carries its own charges, both from the clinic (£15) and the pharmacy (variable depending on the medication).

Specialist medical assessments we perform on site at Oving Medical Clinic include:

• Sports and exercise medicine
• Women’s health, including reproductive health and menopause
• Men’s health screening
• Skin dermatology (mole checks, biopsies)
• ENT (ear, nose, and throat conditions)
• Orthopaedic assessments

Yes – we provide blood tests, ultrasound scans and other diagnostic procedures to inform accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.

Follow-up appointments are often necessary for ongoing management or after diagnostic investigations; depending on your condition and treatment plan. Your clinician will advise accordingly.

At Oving Medical Clinic, surgical dermatology procedures we perform on site, include excisions of benign skin lesions, mole removal, cyst removal, and other minor dermatological procedures.

Specific pre-procedure instructions will be provided during your consultation, including skin cleansing and whether to avoid certain medications.

Recovery is usually straightforward but will vary by procedure. Generally skin procedure recovery involves some wound care and avoidance of sun exposure during healing.

Oving Medical Clinic provides anti-wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers for volume enhancement, skin rejuvenation treatments and other non-invasive cosmetic procedures

Absolutely. All procedures are performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon, Dr Raffner, following strict safety and hygiene protocols.

We primarily operate on a private pay basis but can provide invoices for reimbursement purposes. Please check with your insurer beforehand.

Fees depend on the service. Please refer to our pricing list or ask our reception.

We accept cash, credit and debit cards, and bank transfers.

Please bring photo ID, your medical history, current medications, and any relevant documents or test results.

Preparation depends on the service; for example, fasting may be required for certain blood tests, or skin areas may need to be clean and free of makeup for dermatological procedures. Details will be provided when you book.

Absolutely. Sometimes it can be incredibly helpful to have someone with you for support and help in remembering information.

All of our services are subject to consultation with the doctor, and we cannot guarantee the outcome. Where our doctor does not feel that your desired outcome is appropriate, they will explain why and endeavour to reach a mutually agreeable plan. The consultation fee remains non-refundable.

Confidentiality underpins the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship. We are governed by the strict standards set by the GMC and will only share information with other services should you give us permission, or when legally compelled to.

If we recommend imaging, we will refer you to one of our private hospital partners. Fees for imaging will be paid directly to the hospital and can vary by provider. We do not earn any commission by referring you to private hospitals.

The Oving Medical Clinic is committed to provide excellent and up-to-date care. Our doctors all undertake annual appraisals and are revalidated by the GMC in exactly the same way as our NHS colleagues.

We consistently work to deliver the best care and service you would expect from a healthcare provider - and from Oving Medical Clinic. However, should we have fallen short in any way, we would want to know and will strive to provide a remedy.