About cliniccheck

An independent guide for UK patients considering treatment abroad.

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 placements.
  • 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 currently accept paid listings or commission from clinics. If this ever changes, it will be disclosed clearly on every affected page.

How UK patients use cliniccheck

Dental implants · Budapest, Hungary

Used cliniccheck before I booked. The 22-point dental checklist made me ask questions I would never have thought of — and one clinic dropped me as soon as I asked them, which told me everything.

Sarah, Manchester

used cliniccheck before booking

Hair transplant · Istanbul, Turkey

I read the red-flag list and immediately recognised three of them in the WhatsApp quote I'd been sent. Picked a different clinic. Result is excellent at 9 months.

James, Bristol

used cliniccheck before booking

IVF (donor egg) · Prague, Czechia

The IVF checklist explained the donor-anonymity differences clearly. We went in with eyes open and chose the country that matched our values.

Priya, London

used cliniccheck before booking

Gastric sleeve · Mexico

Lifelong follow-up was barely mentioned by two clinics. cliniccheck made it the headline. I picked a hospital that takes it seriously.

Daniel, Glasgow

used cliniccheck before booking

Heading abroad for treatment? Start with a checklist.

Independent, free, and written for UK patients. Use them before you pay a deposit.