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Dr Victoria Ashman home visiting GP across Surrey and London

IV Fluids at Home in Surrey & Kingston

GP assessment and IV fluids for suitable patients
 

If you are concerned about dehydration, our private GPs can assess whether treatment at home is appropriate.
 

Where clinically indicated and safe to provide at home, a VR Private Clinics GP can administer intravenous fluids and monitor your response.
 

We welcome enquiries from Guildford, Esher, Cobham, Kingston upon Thames, Thames Ditton and surrounding areas.


Your GP will assess your symptoms and decide whether oral treatment, IV fluids or hospital care is appropriate. IV treatment cannot be guaranteed before assessment.

For a medical emergency, call 999. Online and WhatsApp enquiries are not emergency services.

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WhatsApp Message our team to arrange - 01483 323 473​


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Medical assessment comes first

Dehydration can have different causes. Symptoms and the right treatment depend on the patient’s medical history and the severity of their illness.
 

Your doctor will consider your symptoms, medicines, relevant medical conditions and examination findings before recommending a plan.
 

Some patients can be managed with oral fluids or oral rehydration treatment. Others need urgent investigations or hospital monitoring.

When to contact us

You can enquire if you are concerned about dehydration after illness or difficulty maintaining fluid intake and want to check whether a home assessment is appropriate.
 

Tell our team:
 

  • The patient’s age and postcode.
     

  • The symptoms and how long they have been present.
     

  • Whether they are vomiting or have diarrhoea.
     

  • Whether they can drink and pass urine.
     

  • Any relevant heart or kidney conditions.
     

  • Current medicines and any fluid restriction.
     

If you have already been advised to attend hospital, follow that advice rather than waiting for a home visit.

What happens during the appointment?

GP assessment
 

Your doctor discusses your symptoms, medical history and medicines and carries out an appropriate examination.
 

Treatment decision

If IV fluids are appropriate, the GP explains the proposed treatment, alternatives, risks and monitoring arrangements and obtains consent.
 

If IV fluids are not appropriate, the doctor will explain the recommended next steps.
 

Treatment and reassessment
 

Fluids are administered through a small cannula in a vein. The type and rate depend on the individual assessment.
 

Your doctor monitors your response and explains whether further care or escalation is needed.

When home treatment may not be appropriate

Some patients need investigations or closer monitoring in hospital. Heart and kidney conditions can also affect whether IV fluids are suitable.

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For confusion, difficulty waking, severe breathing difficulty or collapse, call 999.

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For urgent concerns about dehydration, seek prompt advice through an urgent GP appointment or NHS 111. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for an enquiry response.

Fees and booking

 

We confirm the GP assessment fee before booking.

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If IV treatment may be needed, we explain the potential treatment, consumable, additional time and travel charges before you agree to proceed.

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The assessment fee applies even if the doctor recommends oral treatment or hospital care instead.

 

Charges for treatment not provided will be handled according to the quote and booking terms supplied before your appointment.

Who provides the care?

 

Our VR Private Clinics GP team provides home assessments. Our visiting doctors include Dr Mohsen Dashti, who can administer IV fluids where clinically appropriate.

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We confirm the visiting GP, appointment arrangements and fee before booking.

Where do we provide GP home visits?

We welcome enquiries from:
 

  • Guildford and nearby villages.

  • Esher and Cobham, including surrounding Elmbridge areas.

  • Kingston upon Thames and Thames Ditton.

  • Woking, Godalming, Weybridge and Surbiton, subject to coverage.
     

Coverage and fees are checked for each address. Contact us if your location is not listed.
 

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Frequently asked questions

Will I definitely receive IV fluids?
 

No. Your GP recommends IV fluids only if clinically appropriate and safe to provide at home.
 

Is this a vitamin drip?
 

This service is a medical assessment with IV fluids where indicated. Vitamin infusions and other IV medicines are not included in this offer.
 

Can I request a same-day visit?
 

Yes. Call to check whether a suitable GP and the necessary equipment are available.
 

Can I enquire for an older relative?
 

Yes. Medical history, medication and monitoring needs are important in deciding whether home treatment is appropriate.
 

Can I book this for a child?
 

Contact us before booking. We will check the concern, available clinician and appropriate setting.

Speak to our team
 

Tell us the symptoms, postcode and relevant medical history so we can advise on the next step.
 

Guildford • Esher • Cobham • Kingston upon Thames • Thames Ditton

Call or WhatsApp our Team -  01483 323 473
 

For severe chest pain, signs of stroke, severe breathing difficulty or collapse, call 999.

VR Private Clinics

VR Private Clinics - Guildford, Kingston upon Thames | Also Serving Woking, Weybridge, Thames Ditton, Richmond, Surbiton, Teddington, and Nearby Areas. Find us at:

Kingston Private Health
Level 7, Esher Wing
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk
Tel: 02089342875
 

Head office Address:
VR Private Clinic
Balm Clinic, 6 Market Street, Guildford, GU1 4LB

Email: info@vrprivateclinic.co.uk

Tel: 01483 323 473

 

Clinic Hours

Monday                 09:00 - 22:00

Tuesday                09:00 - 22:00

Wednesday          09:00 - 22:00

Thursday              09:00 - 22:00

Friday                     09:00 - 22:00

Saturday                09:00 - 22:00

Sunday                   09:00 - 22:00

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