Courtfield Private Practice

03/03/2026

At Courtfield, we understand that it is not always possible to see a GP during standard working hours.

To provide greater flexibility, we offer evening appointments on Tuesdays, with our final consultation at 7.30pm, and we are open on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm.

When the practice is closed, our patients continue to have access to care through our in-house Out-of-Hours service, providing telephone advice and home visits.

25/02/2026

The recent measles outbreak has affected both children and adults and has understandably been a worrying time for many of our patients.

Since January, 76% of confirmed cases have occurred in children aged 10 years and under, although 18% have been in young people and adults aged 15 years and over. Notably, 68% of cases have been reported in London.

A brief background on measles vaccination:
The single measles vaccine was introduced in the UK in 1968, followed by the combined MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine in 1988. If you were born before 1970, it is highly likely that you had measles during childhood and therefore developed natural immunity.

If you are unsure about your vaccination history or immunity status, a simple blood test can check for measles antibodies.

Protection against measles requires two doses of the MMR vaccine. The first dose is routinely given at 12 months of age, although it can be administered earlier during outbreaks. If given early, a further two doses are still required at the usual scheduled times, meaning three doses in total.

If you would like to review your vaccination status, arrange antibody testing, or discuss any concerns, we would be very happy to help.

17/02/2026

10/02/2026

At Courtfield, we work as a close-knit team of experienced GPs, drawing on our collective knowledge to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients.

We discuss cases, share insights, and seek each other’s advice on more complex problems — because sometimes two (or more) heads really are better than one.

By working collaboratively, we keep each other up to date with best practice and share trusted specialist networks, ensuring our patients are always guided to the right expert when needed.

We also seamlessly cover one another during holidays or illness, so your care is never interrupted.

As an independent, family-run GP practice, we believe this team-based approach offers the very best care — and the reassurance that you are always in safe and experienced hands

28/01/2026

We recommend all children have a 1 year review to assess their development and to perform a physical examination.

It’s also a great opportunity to discuss any concerns or queries you may have. This might include questions on feeding, sleeping, routines, behaviour etc.

We also want to know how you’re doing! Reaching the 1 year mark as a parent/caregiver is a big milestone and there’s a lot to discuss and catch up on.

Please see the paediatrics page on our website below for further details.

https://www.courtfieldpp.co.uk/paediatrics/

21/01/2026

Our membership scheme gives you the peace of mind to come as often as every month — with up to 12 in-person or virtual consultations a year, plus the additional benefits below.
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We offer a family membership to support you as your family grows. When a parent and first child are registered, additional children can join with a 50% reduction on their monthly fee.

Our membership includes:

~ Up to 12 in person or virtual consultations per year
~ 50% discount on telephone consultations
~ 50% discount on email consultations
~ 10% discount on all vaccinations
~ Repeat prescriptions
~All administrative costs e.g. referrals and insurance forms
~All baby and child developmental health checks including teenage/pre-university health checks
~Annual medication review for adults

From £110/month. Please consult our website for further details.

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

We know how stressful it is when you or a loved one are unwell and at Courtfield we are here to put your mind at rest by providing:

- Same day appointments
- ⁠Saturday morning appointments
- ⁠Late evening appointments on a Tuesday
- ⁠30 minute face to face consultations as standard
- ⁠Home visiting service*

We are open Monday-Saturday but even outside of normal surgery hours, you will be cared for by one of our Courtfield GPs – Dr Krishan Joseph is available for telephone advice or home visits on 07960 460 204.

*Please see our website for further details

20/01/2026

Est. 1997, Courtfield Private Practice has provided the highest standard of care to our patients for over 25 years. We are an independent, family-owned and family-run Private GP in South Kensington, London with an in-house out of hours service.

Dr Tim Ladbrooke and Dr Jill Harling, husband and wife team, founded Courtfield Private Practice over 25 years ago, with Tim and Jill’s daughter, Dr Sophie Ladbrooke, joining the team in 2022.

Between us, our team of seven Courtfield GPs have over 125 years of experience working as private GPs in London. We see patients of all ages and are especially known for our work with families, often caring for several generations.

As an independent organisation our Courtfield doctors have the freedom to refer to the top specialists in their fields, across the range of private hospitals in London, to ensure our patients receive the best care.

In addition to routine family practice, we have particular expertise in paediatrics as well as health screening for both men and women.

20/01/2026

Dr Jill Harling, our menopause GP expert, tells us why vaginal oestrogen is so important - both for women who are taking HRT and for those who aren’t.

Vaginal oestrogen acts locally to replace the oestrogen in vaginal and urethral tissues which normalises flora, thickens and supports tissues and reduces dryness.

This helps to treat and prevent vaginal pain, irritation and dryness, painful in*******se, and also very importantly, helps to prevent urinary tract infections. As we age, urinary tract infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality - something we want to avoid!

29/12/2025

A New Year message from Dr Jill.

We are not a “bums on seats” practice.

When Tim and I set up the Courtfield Private Practice in 1997, first and foremost we wanted people to feel cared for and have a sense of belonging.

The Courtfield family.

We didn’t want to rush people. Appointments are at least 30 minutes long. Mine are 45 mins and my new patients have an hour. I have a lot of patients with complex health histories and I don’t want to rush them. I want them to feel they’ve had an opportunity to raise their concerns in an unhurried way. Often my patients bring to me extensive past medical notes which I then carefully study that evening.

We have very loyal staff. Our reception team have regular training updates and we have practice meetings involving both our clinical and admin team every month.

Our doctor colleagues have been with us many years. We work as a team and have regular evening meetings where we share challenging medical problems and course learning. We do not employ locum doctors as that wouldn’t work for the detailed care we need to give our patients.

Looking back over the last 28 years, and thankfully through a lot of hard work with all our colleagues, we have achieved our aim - a Courtfield family. My dear sister came up with our logo, “A commitment to Care”. It perfectly expresses our philosophy.

We look forward to many more years looking after you.

A very happy New Year to you all.

07/12/2025

It’s the peak of Winter bugs currently! Dr Sophie talks through what signs to look out for if your child is unwell (above guidance applies to children rather than babies).

Many of our Courtfield GPs have a special interest in paediatrics, in particular Dr Sophie Ladbrooke, Dr Tim Ladbrooke, Dr Clare Thompson, Dr Krishan Joseph and Dr Ebba Khalil.

Dr Sophie Ladbrooke, Dr Tim Ladbrooke and Dr Clare Thompson have a higher qualification in paediatrics - the Diploma in Child Health.

Do have a look at the Courtfield website where you’ll find our paediatrics page and also information on all our available services.