Who are you? 
My name is Dr Sheila O’Neill. I am a private GP and the founder of Glasgow Medical Rooms.

What does your business do? 
Glasgow Medical Rooms provides a comprehensive GP service in Glasgow city centre offering a holistic service from initial contact throughout to patients with busy and demanding lifestyles.

Absolute confidentiality outwith the NHS GP, if required, and personal service are at the heart of the service. I’m able to advise on secondary referrals to hospitals, linking in with consultants who are the best in their fields .

Where are you based? 
At 211 St Vincent Street in Glasgow city centre.

How did you get started? 
I was ready to move on from my last job and with my husband and family’s encouragement, I started at 211 St Vincent Street after renovating the property. 

What is your background? 
I obtained my medical degree after studying at Glasgow University in 1991 and then went on to obtain my diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1994 and GP Membership exam in 1995.

In 1996 I joined a GP practice as a partner and started work in a very busy inner city Health Centre. In addition, I organised and applied for the practice to become a training practice for doctors wishing to become GPs. 

What is your top tip? 
Take action if you’re not happy in a job – find another one and move. 

How long has your business been 
running? 
Six months.      

Has anyone helped you get started and how? 
I was given a lot of guidance from good friends who are expert businessmen – Robert Jenkins of Onestop Roofing and Tom Nolan of NCS, an international IT business.

I have been given ongoing encouragement from my lifelong friends Mike Smith – Orbs MD and Denis Mone from Scottish Enterprise.

What was your biggest mistake/or what would you do differently? 
I was unaware of the law surrounding commercial property and how long it would take to obtain premises and wait for planning permission to be granted.

Where do you plan your business to be in five years’ time? 
Offering a high-end medical service to individuals with busy lives  and companies wishing to keep their employees well and sick leave down.

Contact details: 
Telephone: 0141 225 0140 
info@glasgowmedicalrooms.com