Private GP care that helps your students stay well and on track
Give students quick, practical GP access for illness, prescriptions, sick notes and the health concerns that affect their studies, with confidential care and simple billing you control.
No premiums. No contracts. No minimum spend. Pay only when students book.
DocTap care for students
Everything your students need from a GP
Comprehensive care
A full GP service in one appointment
Diagnosis, treatment, referrals, sick notes and medical letters, with practical GP advice when health issues affect study, attendance or placements.
Locations
11 London clinics and online GP care
Same-day clinic appointments across central London, with online GP appointments available when clinically suitable.
Our GPs
UK GPs students can trust
GMC-registered doctors with broad GP experience, including mental health, sexual health, women’s health and men’s health, and more
On-site laboratories
Rapid on-site testing
Blood tests, STI testing and other diagnostics, including same-visit GP review for on-site blood tests and 4-hour STI results at selected clinics with on-site labs.
Prescriptions and medication
In-clinic dispensing
DocTap GPs can issue prescriptions when clinically appropriate, and many commonly used medicines are stocked in clinic.
Student support
Why Schools & Universities Choose DocTap
- A more complete student experience
Give students a practical private GP option for illness, prescriptions, sick notes, medical letters and health concerns that affect study or attendance.
- Fast to launch, easy to manage
Set up online in minutes, add students individually or by spreadsheet, and speak to DocTap about API integration for larger workflows.
- Flexible funding and access rules
Choose who is eligible, what appointment types are included, and how costs are shared between the institution and student.
- Confidential clinical care
Students book directly with DocTap. Schools and universities can manage access and billing, but clinical records stay confidential.
Institution setup
How it works
It takes a few minutes to set up. Once your institution account is live, your students can book directly
- 1Create your institution accountSign up online, choose School or university, and add your institution details.
- 2Students book directlyStudents you’ve added receive an email invitation to set up their patient profile. Once payment is in place, they can book eligible appointments themselves — DocTap applies the institution rules automatically at checkout.
- 3Set access and payment rulesSet annual appointment limits, eligible appointment types, student contributions and institution-funded balances.
- 4Add your studentsAdd students individually, upload a spreadsheet, or speak to DocTap about API integration for larger student-access workflows.
- 5Set payment methodAdd a billing card so students can start booking, or speak to us about invoice billing. You are only charged when a student books and your institution funds part of the appointment.
- 6Track usage without seeing clinical detailsYour institution can manage students, bookings, invoices and billing while student medical care remains confidential.
Our locations
11 central London clinics
Canary Wharf
Situated by South Quay Footbridge, a 3-minute walk from Canary Wharf and Heron Quays stations.
Hammersmith
Situated on King Street, a 6-minute walk from Hammersmith underground stations.
Kings Cross & Euston
Located just off Euston Road, less than a 10-minute walk from both Euston and King’s Cross stations.
Liverpool Street & Bank
Located in the heart of the City, a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street and Bank stations.
London Bridge
Located just off Borough High Street, an 8-minute walk from London Bridge station.
Bond Street
Located on Wigmore Street, just off Harley Street, a 7-minute walk from Bond Street station.
Clapham
Located on Clapham High Street, only a 3-minute walk from Clapham Common station.
Old Street
Located off Old Street, a 3-minute walk from Old Street underground station.
Stratford
Located within The Conductor building, a 6-minute walk from Stratford station, or 3 minutes from the Westfield shopping centre.
Swiss Cottage
Only a 3-minute walk from Swiss Cottage station.
Victoria
Situated on Lower Belgrave Street, a 5-minute walk from Victoria rail and underground stations.
Online GP
Speak to a GP by video or phone, wherever you are — no app needed. Ideal for follow-ups and straightforward concerns.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a contract, minimum spend or minimum number of students?
No. There is no contract, minimum spend or minimum number of students. You only pay when a student books an appointment and your institution funds part or all of it. You can remove students or stop the arrangement whenever needed.
- Can international students use DocTap?
Yes. DocTap can see students who are not UK residents, including international students. They are seen as private patients in the same way as any other student.
- What does the standard student setup include?
The standard setup covers GP consultations, including diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, referrals, sick notes and medical letters when clinically appropriate. Testing, sexual health services and other DocTap services can be enabled for your organisation account if you want students to access them through the scheme.
- Can students access testing or sexual health services through DocTap?
The standard student setup covers GP consultations. Testing, sexual health services and other DocTap services can be added to your organisation account, so students can access them through the scheme. Speak to us and we can enable the relevant services.
- How much does an appointment cost?
DocTap charges standard patient rates, with no setup, platform or subscription fees. Current GP appointment prices are listed at https://doctap.co.uk/prices. Your institution is only charged according to the contribution rules you set.
- Can students outside London use DocTap?
DocTap’s clinics are in London, but online GP appointments are available when clinically suitable. Clinic appointments are usually best for examinations, testing, procedures or concerns where the GP needs to see the student in person.
- Can under-18 students use DocTap?
Yes. DocTap can see children and young people, but under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Can schools or universities verify DocTap letters and sick notes?
Yes. DocTap sick notes can be verified online using the document details and reference at https://doctap.co.uk/verify-sick-note. Medical letters can also be verified online at https://doctap.co.uk/verify-letter. Verification confirms the document is genuine without giving the institution access to the student’s consultation notes, test results or wider medical record.
- Can students access mental health support?
Yes, as a separate service. Mental health support is not part of the standard GP setup, but it can be enabled for your organisation account so students can access it through the scheme. Speak to us and we can set it up.
- Will the institution see why a student booked?
No. Your team can manage access, usage and billing, but you do not see consultation notes, symptoms, prescriptions, test results or clinical documents. Student medical care stays confidential.
- What happens when a student leaves or is no longer eligible?
You can remove students from the organisation account when their access ends. They can continue using DocTap privately through their own patient account, but the institution’s contribution rules will no longer apply.