Why we built this
Every year, hundreds of thousands of UK residents travel abroad for treatment — for dental work, hair restoration, cosmetic surgery, weight-loss procedures, IVF, eye surgery and orthopedic care. Most journeys go well. The ones that don't tend to involve avoidable shortcuts: unverified surgeons, unlicensed facilities, no aftercare plan, or pressure to sign within 24 hours.
cliniccheck is a free, independent guide written specifically for UK patients. We publish checklists, country guides and clinic information designed to help you make a safer, better-informed decision before you pay any deposit.
What we are
- An independent publisher of guides and checklists.
- A directory that lists clinics holding the licences and accreditations to operate.
- Written from the perspective of UK patients, with reference to NHS, FCDO and UK consumer-law context.
What we are not
- We are not a clinic, hospital or medical authority.
- We do not take bookings, charge commission, or accept paid listings.
- We do not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for your specific situation.
How we choose what to list
Clinics included on cliniccheck must, at a minimum, hold a current licence with the relevant national Ministry of Health and publish enough information for patients to make informed comparisons. Listing is not endorsement — we expect you to use our checklists to verify the specifics yourself.
If you believe a listing is inaccurate, please let us know via the contact page.
Independence
cliniccheck does not accept paid listings or commission from clinics, and no clinic can buy a position or change what a page says about it. The site does carry one advertisement, in the footer of every page — it is labelled, it names its advertiser, and the advertiser has no involvement in anything we publish. Read the full arrangement.