In Partnership With Blue Horizon – Nurse-Led, Safe & Professional

At Little Nurse Clinic, we provide private blood tests and phlebotomy services delivered by an experienced Registered Nurse, in partnership with Blue Horizon for laboratory analysis.

Our service is delivered through a Care Quality Commission-registered nurse-led clinic, ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and professional blood testing with clear clinical governance.

Our Private Blood & Phlebotomy Service

We offer a high-quality private phlebotomy service, collecting blood samples for a wide range of private blood tests supplied and analysed by Blue Horizon.

Blood samples are taken by a qualified Registered Nurse, following strict infection control procedures and best clinical practice, ensuring patient comfort, accuracy, and safety at every appointment.

Blood Tests Available

Through our partnership with Blue Horizon, we can support a wide range of private blood tests, including:

  • General health and wellbeing blood tests
  • Hormone and menopause blood tests
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Nutritional and vitamin blood tests
  • Diabetes and cholesterol blood tests
  • Inflammatory and autoimmune markers
  • Men’s and women’s health blood tests

All samples are handled and transported in line with laboratory and governance requirements.

What Happens at Your Appointment?

During your private blood test appointment, your nurse will:

  • Review your test request and medical history
  • Confirm consent and explain the procedure
  • Take blood samples safely and professionally
  • Follow infection prevention and control standards
  • Ensure correct labelling and documentation
  • Arrange secure onward transfer to Blue Horizon for analysis

Results are processed by Blue Horizon and returned according to the test package selected.

Why Choose Our Private Blood Test Service?

  • Blood samples taken by a Registered Nurse
  • CQC-registered nurse-led clinic
  • Partnership with Blue Horizon laboratories
  • Safe, accurate, and professional phlebotomy
  • Calm, supportive environment
  • Suitable for patients who prefer private testing

This service is ideal for patients who want reliable private blood testing without long waits.

Safety, Quality & Clinical Governance

As a CQC-registered service, we adhere to strict standards, including:

  • Infection prevention and control
  • Consent and capacity assessments
  • Clinical risk management
  • Secure handling of patient information
  • Incident reporting and escalation procedures

Patient safety and clinical accuracy are central to everything we do.

Who Can Use This Service?

Our private blood and phlebotomy service is suitable for adults who:

  • Have purchased private blood tests via Blue Horizon
  • Have been advised to have blood tests taken privately
  • Prefer nurse-led clinical care
  • Want a regulated alternative to non-clinical providers

If you are unsure which test is right for you, we recommend discussing this with your healthcare provider before booking.