Guides & Articles
In-depth guides to help you understand your options, compare costs, and choose the right provider for private treatment in the UK.
Private GP for Children UK: Cost, Age Limits and When to Use the NHS
Private GP costs for children in the UK, which services see under-16s and under-18s, age limits by route, and the red-flag symptoms that need NHS 111, A&E or 999 instead.
16 July 2026 (updated 16 July 2026)
Why Premium Cataract Lenses Cost More: A Surgeon on Pricing and Moral Hazard
A consultant ophthalmologist on why premium cataract lenses carry a ~£2,000 private margin when the lens itself costs about £500, and what happens when the choice is offered at cost. Guest opinion.
6 July 2026 (updated 6 July 2026)
Who Should Not Take Mounjaro or Wegovy? A GP's Guide
A UK GP's guide to who should not take Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide), who needs extra caution, and the red-flag symptoms that need urgent medical help. Patient information, not medical advice.
9 June 2026 (updated 9 June 2026)
Lower-Cost Weight Loss Injections UK 2026: NHS Access, Service Fees and Provider Checks
Lower-cost weight loss injections UK guide: how to compare private consultation service fees, NHS eligibility, follow-up costs and provider safety checks without public prescription-medicine price tables.
20 May 2026
GLP-1 Weight-Management Medicines in the UK: Patient Information (2026)
Patient information about the GLP-1 receptor agonists used for weight management or type 2 diabetes in the UK — Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Nevolat. No prescription-medicine prices.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
How to Get Mounjaro in the UK: Patient Information (2026)
Patient information about UK NHS and private routes for Mounjaro (tirzepatide). Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Mounjaro Price UK 2026: Cost Questions, NHS Access and Provider Checks
Mounjaro price UK guide: why prescription-medicine prices are not displayed, what private service fees to ask about, NHS access and GPhC provider checks.
12 May 2026 (updated 18 May 2026)
Mounjaro Maintenance Dose in the UK: Patient Information
General patient information about the Mounjaro (tirzepatide) maintenance-dose phase in the UK. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Mounjaro vs Wegovy Side Effects: UK Patient Information (2026)
Side-effect profile comparison for Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) in the UK. Patient information, not medical advice. No prescription-medicine prices.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: Dose Escalation and Side-Effect Profile
How tirzepatide and semaglutide 2.4mg differ on dose escalation schedule and side-effect profile, and what to raise with a UK-registered prescriber. Patient information, no prescription-medicine prices.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Nevolat in the UK: Patient Information
General patient information about Nevolat (liraglutide) in the UK, the generic equivalent of Saxenda. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Nevolat: The UK Saxenda Replacement (Patient Information)
Patient information about Nevolat (liraglutide), the generic equivalent of Saxenda in the UK. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Ozempic vs Wegovy: UK Patient Information (2026)
Ozempic and Wegovy both contain semaglutide but are licensed for different indications. UK patient information. No prescription-medicine prices.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Rybelsus in the UK: Patient Information
General patient information about Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) in the UK. Licensed for type 2 diabetes. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Wegovy Price UK 2026: Cost Questions, NHS Access and Provider Checks
Wegovy price UK guide: why prescription-medicine prices are not displayed, what private service fees to ask about, NHS access and provider checks.
12 May 2026 (updated 18 May 2026)
Wegovy Maintenance Dose in the UK: Patient Information
General patient information about the Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) maintenance-dose phase in the UK. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
12 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Weight Loss Injection Cost UK 2026: Service Fees, NHS Access and Provider Checks
Weight loss injection cost UK guide for Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic and Nevolat queries: service fees, NHS access, provider checks and why medicine prices are not displayed.
12 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Acne Dermatologist Cost UK 2026: What the Fees Cover
What private acne dermatology in the UK involves (consultation, follow-ups, prescription fees and monitoring blood tests), what to ask about the total, and the NHS route.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
ADHD Titration Cost UK 2026: Private Follow-Up Fees
What private ADHD titration in the UK involves (follow-up appointments, prescription fees, annual reviews and shared care), and the ADHD follow-up fees named providers publish.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Autism Assessment Cost UK 2026: Adult & Child
What a private autism assessment in the UK covers for adults and children, the NHS route, reports, school evidence and follow-up, and what to ask about the fee.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Back Pain Rehab: What a Physio Course Involves, NHS and Private
What physiotherapy for back pain involves, the assessment and follow-up fees physiotherapy operators publish, when imaging is warranted, and the red-flag symptoms that need urgent assessment rather than rehab.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Can a Private GP Refer to the NHS? UK Rules, Costs and Caveats
Explains whether a private GP can refer you to NHS care, when your NHS GP may need to process the referral, and what private GP referral letters cost.
10 May 2026 (updated 10 May 2026)
Child ADHD & Autism Assessment Cost UK 2026: Private vs NHS Routes
What private child ADHD and autism assessments in the UK cover, the ADHD assessment fees named providers publish, school evidence and reports, and the NHS route.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Coil Fitting & Removal Cost UK 2026: What the Fee Covers
What private coil fitting and removal fees in the UK cover (consultation, fitting, ultrasound checks and follow-up), NHS availability, and what to ask before booking.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private CT Scan Cost UK 2026: NHS vs Private Prices
What private CT scan prices in the UK cover by body area, contrast and report, which operators publish them, and how long NHS patients in England wait for the test.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Cyst & Lipoma Removal Cost UK 2026: Private Minor Surgery Prices
What the hospital groups publish for excision of a simple skin lesion, what that price does and does not cover for a cyst or lipoma, and the NHS route in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Endometriosis Private Consultation Cost UK 2026: Gynaecology, Scans & Surgery
What is and is not published for private endometriosis care in the UK: consultation fees, pelvic ultrasound, MRI and laparoscopy, plus the NHS gynaecology waiting list in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Endoscopy Cost UK 2026: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & NHS Waits
What Nuffield Health, Ramsay Health Care UK and Spire Healthcare publish for a diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, what is often charged on top, and how the NHS wait for these tests is measured in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Private Fibroid Treatment Cost UK 2026: Consultation, Scans & Procedure Prices
What the hospital groups publish for procedures used in fibroid care, what is not published, and the NHS gynaecology waiting list in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Private Hernia Surgery UK 2026: NHS Waiting Time vs Private Cost
NHS waiting time for hernia repair set against the hernia surgery prices Nuffield Health, Ramsay Health Care UK and Spire Healthcare publish, plus the NHS-funded independent-sector route and what to ask before paying.
10 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Private Hip Replacement Cost UK 2026: NHS Wait vs Private Prices
Compare private hip replacement costs in the UK, including NHS waiting-time context, package inclusions, exclusions, finance and questions to ask before paying.
10 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Juniper vs Mosh Australia 2026: Programme Service Comparison
General service-level comparison of Juniper and Mosh weight-management consultation routes in Australia. No prescription-medicine prices. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 10 May 2026)
Private Knee Replacement Cost UK 2026: NHS Wait vs Private Prices
Compare private knee replacement costs in the UK, including NHS route, self-pay packages, exclusions, finance and recovery-cost questions.
10 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Mole Mapping Cost UK 2026: Private Skin Monitoring
What private mole mapping in the UK covers (full-body photography, dermoscopy, dermatologist review and follow-up), what is charged separately, and the hospital excision prices the operators publish.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Tirzepatide in Australia: Patient Information
General patient information about tirzepatide (the active ingredient in the brand Mounjaro), a prescription-only weight-management medicine in Australia. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Private MRI Scan Cost UK 2026: NHS vs Private Prices
What private MRI scan prices in the UK cover by body area, contrast and report, which operators publish them, and how long NHS patients in England wait for the test.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Video, Phone or Async: How Online GP Consultations Differ
The three formats UK online GP services use (video, telephone and written form), what each can and cannot handle clinically, how prescriptions and follow-up work in each, and where providers' own listed prices are shown.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Online vs In-Person Private GP UK 2026: Cost, Speed & When Each Fits
Compare online and in-person private GP appointments in the UK, including cost, appointment length, prescriptions, referrals, tests and limitations.
10 May 2026 (updated 10 May 2026)
Ozempic in Australia: Patient Information
Patient information about Ozempic (semaglutide) in Australia. TGA-approved for type 2 diabetes only; the TGA has stated that promoting Ozempic for weight loss is not permitted in Australia. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Private Pelvic Ultrasound Cost UK 2026: Scan, Report & Follow-Up Prices
What private pelvic ultrasound prices in the UK cover, which operators publish one, what is usually charged separately, and the NHS wait for an ultrasound in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Pilot vs Mosh Australia 2026: Programme Service Comparison
General service-level comparison of Pilot and Mosh weight-management consultation routes in Australia. No prescription-medicine prices. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 10 May 2026)
Post-Operative Physiotherapy Cost UK 2026: Rehab After Surgery
What private post-operative physiotherapy in the UK involves after hip, knee, shoulder and abdominal surgery, the session fees physiotherapy operators publish, and questions to ask about rehab before surgery.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private GP Blood Test Cost UK 2026: Appointment, Lab & Follow-Up Fees
What a private GP blood test route in the UK is made of (appointment, blood draw, lab panel and result review), named providers' tracked panel prices, and NHS alternatives.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private GP Cost UK 2026: Online, In-Person and Home Visit Prices
What private GP fees in the UK cover for online, in-person and home-visit appointments, the extras charged on top, and where named providers' own listed prices are shown.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private GP Home Visit Cost UK 2026: What the Fee Covers
What a private GP home visit in the UK involves (home, hotel and workplace visits, regional availability, travel charges), where providers' own listed prices are shown, and when to use NHS urgent routes instead.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private GP Prescription Cost UK 2026: Appointment, Issue Fee and Medicine
How private GP prescriptions are charged in the UK: the appointment fee, any prescription issue fee, the pharmacy's medicine charge and repeat prescription caveats.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private GP Referral Letter Cost UK 2026: NHS, Private and Insurance Routes
What a private GP referral letter in the UK involves for specialist, insurance and NHS routes, when it is charged separately, and what to ask before booking.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private GP Sick Note Cost UK 2026: Fit Notes and Medical Certificates
What a private GP sick note or fit note in the UK involves: the appointment fee, any certificate fee, employer checks and when the NHS route may suit better.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Gynaecologist Cost UK 2026: Consultation, Scan & Follow-Up Prices
What is and is not published for private gynaecology in the UK: consultation fees, pelvic ultrasound, diagnostic hysteroscopy, and the NHS gynaecology waiting list in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Psychiatrist Cost UK 2026: Consultation & Follow-Up Fees
What private psychiatrist fees in the UK cover for initial consultations, follow-ups, reports and prescriptions, the fees named providers publish, and NHS vs private routes.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Same-Day Private GP Cost UK 2026: Online vs In-Person
What same-day private GP appointments in the UK cover online and in person, the extras charged on top (prescriptions, referrals, tests), and where named providers' own listed prices are shown.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Skin Cancer Check Cost UK 2026: Mole Checks & Dermatology
What a private skin cancer check in the UK covers (dermatologist mole check, dermoscopy, mole mapping, biopsy), the hospital excision prices operators publish, and the NHS urgent referral route.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
What Sports Physiotherapy Involves, Session by Session
What a sports physiotherapy course actually covers: initial assessment, loading and rehab phases, shockwave and imaging referrals, the fees physiotherapy operators publish, and how insurance routes change the pathway.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Ultrasound Scan Cost UK 2026: Prices, Reports & NHS Access
What private ultrasound prices in the UK cover by scan type (abdominal, pelvic, musculoskeletal, vascular), which operators publish them, and the NHS wait for the test in England.
10 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Semaglutide 2.4mg in Australia: Patient Information
General patient information about semaglutide 2.4mg (the active ingredient in the brand Wegovy), a prescription-only weight-management medicine in Australia. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Monthly Costs in a Private Weight-Management Consultation in Australia
General patient information about the monthly service-level cost components of a private weight-management consultation in Australia. No prescription-medicine prices. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Costs in a Private Weight-Management Consultation in Australia: What to Ask About
General patient information about the service-level cost components of a private weight-management consultation in Australia. Not an advertisement, no prescription-medicine prices, and not medical advice.
10 May 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost UK 2026: Full-Arch Prices & What’s Included
Compare All-on-4 dental implant costs in the UK, including full-arch price ranges, temporary teeth, final bridge, scans, sedation, grafting and finance questions.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Amplifon Hearing Aid Costs UK 2026: Prices, Aftercare & How to Compare
Amplifon UK now trades as Audika. What we found on its price pages, what to check in a quote, and alternatives such as Specsavers, Boots and NHS aids.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Hearing Aids UK 2026: How to Compare Price, Aftercare & Features
How to compare UK hearing aids on price, aftercare, fitting and features. Covers NHS, Specsavers, Boots, Hidden Hearing, Amplifon and independent audiologists.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Boots Hearing Aid Prices UK 2026: Costs, Brands, Trial & Aftercare
How Boots Hearingcare publishes its hearing aid prices, what to check in a quote, aftercare, Widex and Phonak options, and Boots vs Specsavers.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Cataract Surgery Cost UK 2026: NHS Wait vs Private Prices
Compare private cataract surgery costs in the UK, including lens choice, consultation, diagnostics, anaesthetic, aftercare and NHS vs private considerations.
9 May 2026 (updated 13 October 2026)
What Happens at a Private Colonoscopy, and How the NHS Route Differs
What a private colonoscopy involves end to end — consultation, bowel prep, sedation, biopsy, polyp removal and histology — and how the NHS pathway differs on access and timing.
9 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Dental Implant Bone Graft Cost UK 2026: Prices, When Needed & What’s Included
Compare dental implant bone graft costs in the UK, including typical private price ranges, when grafting may be needed, CBCT scans, sinus lifts and what to ask before paying.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Donor Egg IVF Cost US 2026: Clinic Fees, Donor Costs & What’s Extra
Compare donor egg IVF costs in the US, including clinic cycle fees, donor compensation or egg bank fees, medication, legal costs, freezing, storage and success-rate context.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Embryo Donation Cost US 2026: Clinic Fees, Legal Costs & Transfer Pricing
Compare embryo donation costs in the US, including clinic transfer fees, embryo matching or agency costs, legal fees, testing, storage, shipping and what to ask before paying.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Private Gallbladder Removal Cost UK 2026: NHS Wait vs Private Prices
Compare private gallbladder removal costs in the UK, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy prices, consultant fees, hospital package inclusions and NHS waiting-time context.
9 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Hearing Aid Cost UK 2026: NHS, Specsavers, Boots & Private Prices
UK hearing aid costs explained: free NHS aids, what the high-street chains publish on their own price pages, and what aftercare includes.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Hepatitis A and B Vaccines for Travel UK 2026: NHS or Paid, and Why No Price Is Shown
What nhs.uk says about which travel vaccines are free on the NHS and which you pay for: hepatitis A is on the free list, hepatitis B is not routinely available for travel. Why this site shows no vaccine price.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Hidden Hearing Aid Costs UK 2026: Batteries, Repairs, Aftercare & Extras
Private hearing aid prices can exclude accessories, batteries, wax guards, domes, repairs and future aftercare. See the hidden costs to ask about before buying.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Hidden Hearing Costs UK 2026: Prices, Aftercare & Alternatives
Hidden Hearing now trades as Audika. What we found on its price pages, what to ask for in a quote, and how to compare against Specsavers, Boots and NHS hearing aids.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
HRT Prescription Cost UK 2026: NHS vs Private Service-Level Framework
How HRT prescription costs are structured in the UK — NHS HRT PPC rules, private consultation and prescription fees, service-level cost components. UK regulations restrict advertising prescription medicines, so this page does not display medicine-brand prices.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Hysterectomy Cost UK 2026: NHS Wait vs Private Prices
Compare private hysterectomy costs in the UK, including surgery type, hospital fees, anaesthetic, diagnostics, follow-up and NHS waiting-time context.
9 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
IVF Add-On Costs Australia 2026: ICSI, PGT-A, Freezing & Storage
Compare IVF add-on costs in Australia, including ICSI, PGT-A, embryo freezing, storage, donor sperm, medication and what to ask clinics before starting treatment.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
IVF Medication Cost US 2026: Injectable Drugs, Monitoring & What’s Extra
Compare IVF medication costs in the US, including stimulation drugs, trigger shots, monitoring, pharmacy variation, insurance coverage and what to ask clinics before starting.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine UK 2026: Where to Get It and Why No Price Is Shown
What nhs.uk says about Japanese encephalitis vaccination for travel: it is not routinely available on the NHS, and where you can book and pay. What to ask a clinic, and why this site shows no vaccine price.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Malaria Tablets UK 2026: Getting Advice, Routes and Why No Price Is Shown
What nhs.uk says about preventing malaria before travel, where to get advice, what to ask a pharmacy or travel clinic, and why this site shows no antimalarial price.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Menopause Clinic Cost UK 2026: Private Consultation & Follow-Up Fees
What private menopause clinic fees in the UK cover (initial consultation, follow-ups, blood tests and prescriptions), where named providers' published fees are listed, and what to check before booking.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
NHS vs Private Hearing Aids UK 2026: Cost, Waits & What You Get
Compare NHS and private hearing aids in the UK: free NHS devices, the NHS wait for a hearing assessment, how private providers publish prices, aftercare, trial periods and technology features.
9 May 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
NHS vs Private HRT UK 2026: Costs, Waits & What You Get
Compare NHS and private HRT in the UK, including consultation costs, prescription charges, medicine prices, follow-up appointments and what to check before paying.
9 May 2026 (updated 9 May 2026)
Rabies Vaccine for Travel UK 2026: Where to Get It and Why No Price Is Shown
What nhs.uk says about rabies vaccination for travel: it is not routinely available on the NHS, and where you can book and pay. What to ask a clinic, and why this site shows no vaccine price.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Specsavers Hearing Aid Prices UK 2026: Costs, Aftercare & What's Included
How Specsavers publishes its hearing aid prices, what the advance range includes, aftercare, trial period, batteries and questions to ask before paying.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Yellow Fever Vaccine UK 2026: Vaccination Centres, Certificates and Why No Price Is Shown
What nhs.uk says about yellow fever vaccination for travel: it is not routinely available on the NHS and is only available at certain vaccination centres. Certificates, what to ask, and why this site shows no vaccine price.
9 May 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
AI Search Is Sending Patients to Private Healthcare Price Pages
Early TreatCompare analytics show patients arriving from ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot to compare private healthcare costs, from weight-loss injections and IVF to NHS vs private options.
7 May 2026 (updated 10 May 2026)
Why BMI Thresholds Are Lower for South Asian, Chinese & Black UK Patients (2026)
NICE and WHO recommend lower BMI thresholds for South Asian, Chinese, Black African and Caribbean people because cardiometabolic risk rises at lower BMI. Here's what that means for Mounjaro, Wegovy and NHS weight management eligibility.
4 May 2026 (updated 4 May 2026)
Monash IVF vs Genea vs City Fertility 2026: Australia's Top IVF Networks Compared
Compare Monash IVF, Genea, and City Fertility on success rates, prices, locations, and Medicare-funded vs private cycles. See which Australian network suits you.
30 April 2026 (updated 30 April 2026)
Specsavers or Vision Express? UK 2026 Cost and Service Comparison
Specsavers vs Vision Express compared on what each publishes: eye test and OCT scan fees, entry glasses prices, second-pair offers and NHS tests, each read from the retailer's own page and dated.
30 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Spire vs Nuffield vs HCA 2026: What Each UK Private Hospital Group Publishes
Spire Healthcare, Nuffield Health and HCA Healthcare UK side by side: the hip replacement, knee replacement and MRI prices each publishes, what each figure covers, and the NHS wait beside them.
30 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Curate Health UK: Pharmacy Information
General information about Curate Health, GPhC status, consultation model and checks to make before using any UK online pharmacy. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
29 April 2026 (updated 18 May 2026)
Care Home Costs by Area UK 2026 — Lower-cost to Most Expensive Councils
Care home costs vary by more than 100% depending on your council area. See the lower-cost and most expensive local authorities for residential and nursing care.
18 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
How Much Does a Care Home Cost in the UK? (2026 Data)
Care home costs in England range from £700-£1,400/week depending on your council area. Real NHS England data across 93 local authorities — not estimates.
18 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
The Care Home Postcode Lottery: Why Costs Vary by 100% Across England
Residential care costs range from under £700/week to over £1,400/week depending on your council. New analysis of 93 local authorities reveals the scale of the gap.
18 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Do I Have to Sell My House to Pay for a Care Home? (2026 Rules)
Your home is counted in the care home means test — but you don't always have to sell. Deferred Payment Agreements, 12-week disregards, and when your home is exempt.
18 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Who Pays for a Care Home? The Complete UK Funding Guide (2026)
Whether you pay for care depends on your capital. Above £23,250 you're a self-funder. Below £14,250 the council pays. Here's exactly how it works.
18 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Private ADHD Assessment Cost UK 2026: What Named Providers Publish
ADHD assessment fees as named UK providers print them on their own pages, why no typical price is given, what an assessment quote should include, and how providers describe NHS Right to Choose.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Allergy Test Cost UK 2026: Test Types, the NHS Route and What Is Published
The allergy tests the NHS describes, why IgG intolerance tests are not allergy tests, why no NHS allergy-clinic wait is published, and why no private allergy test price is given.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Better2Know and Your Sexual Health 2026: What Can Be Checked Before You Book
Better2Know and Your Sexual Health: why no prices or turnaround times are compared here, what to check for any private STI clinic or kit, and how free NHS sexual health clinics work.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Breast Augmentation Cost UK 2026: Published Private Hospital Prices
What Nuffield Health and Spire Healthcare publish for breast enlargement, hospital by hospital, what each figure covers, when the NHS may pay, and what to ask before booking.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Bulk-Billing IVF in Australia 2026: What Is Bulk-Billed and What Is Not
How bulk billing applies to IVF in Australia, which parts of a cycle are usually still charged, and what accredited clinics publish for a cycle, each figure linked with the date it was read.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
CARE Fertility vs CREATE Fertility 2026: Prices, Success Rates & Locations
Compare CARE Fertility and CREATE Fertility for IVF in the UK. Prices, success rates, locations, and treatment approach — conventional vs mild/natural IVF.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 August 2026)
Dermatica vs Skin+Me 2026: Online Dermatology Compared
Compare Dermatica and Skin+Me for personalised skincare in the UK. Price, formulation, delivery, conditions treated, and which service suits your skin.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Donor Egg IVF Cost Australia 2026: Clinics, Wait Times & Success Rates
Donor egg IVF in Australia costs $10,000-20,000 per cycle. Compare 14 clinics on donor program availability, wait times (6-24 months), and success rates (50-60% per transfer).
10 April 2026
Egg Freezing Cost Australia 2026: What Clinics Publish
What accredited Australian clinics print for egg freezing on their own fee pages, split into elective and medical prices, each linked with the date it was read, and what a published figure usually leaves out.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
What Age Should You Freeze Your Eggs? The Numbers That Matter (2026)
Data-driven analysis of egg freezing by age. Success rates, number of eggs needed, cost per baby by age, and the trade-offs between freezing younger vs older. Not advice — just the numbers.
10 April 2026
Finasteride UK 2026: Patient Information & Service-Cost Framework
Patient information on finasteride for male pattern hair loss in the UK — NHS vs private routes, service-cost components and what to discuss with a prescriber. UK regulations restrict advertising prescription medicines to the public, so medicine prices are not displayed.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Food Intolerance Test UK 2026: Are They Worth It? Prices & Accuracy
Food intolerance tests in the UK: NHS and NICE do not recommend IgG tests. We explain what works, what doesn't, and what to do instead.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Free IVF in Australia 2026: Public Fertility Services by State
Public (state-funded) IVF in Australia, state by state: which public fertility services are recorded, what has and has not been published about waits and patient charges, and how a public referral works.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Hair Transplant Cost UK 2026: FUE & FUT Prices Compared
What drives the cost of a hair transplant in the UK: FUE vs FUT, number of grafts, clinic and surgeon, going abroad, and what to check about finance.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Home STI Test Kits UK 2026: NHS Kits, Named Providers' Prices and What to Check
Home STI testing in the UK: what nhs.uk says about NHS home kits, what named private providers publish for a named STI screen with the date each was read, and what to check before ordering any kit.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Invisalign vs Fixed Braces UK 2026: Cost, Time & Results Compared
Compare Invisalign and fixed braces cost, treatment time, and results in the UK. Which orthodontic treatment is right for you?
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Risks of IVF Abroad: What UK Patients Need to Know (2026)
A balanced guide to the risks of IVF abroad for UK patients. Regulatory gaps, complications management, multiple pregnancy risk, legal issues, and how to mitigate each risk.
10 April 2026
IVF Add-Ons Australia 2026: Which Are Worth the Extra Cost?
IVF add-ons in Australia cost $200-1,500 each. We rate all 10 common add-ons by evidence strength, from ICSI (strong) to intralipid infusions (insufficient). Find out which are worth paying for.
10 April 2026
IVF Clinics Brisbane & Queensland 2026: Published Fees, Public IVF & Options
What Brisbane and Queensland IVF clinics print on their own fee pages, each figure linked with the date it was read, beside every accredited Queensland clinic's published success rates and what is known about public IVF in Queensland.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
IVF Clinic Costs Melbourne 2026: Published Fees, Medicare & Success Rates
What Melbourne and Victorian IVF clinics print on their own fee pages, each figure linked with the date it was read, beside every accredited Victorian clinic's published success rates and what is known about public IVF in Victoria.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
IVF Clinics Perth & Western Australia 2026: Published Fees & Success Rates
What Perth and Western Australian IVF clinics print on their own fee pages, each figure linked with the date it was read, beside every accredited WA clinic's published success rates and what is known about public IVF in WA.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
IVF Clinics Sydney & NSW 2026: Published Fees, Success Rates & Medicare
What Sydney and New South Wales IVF clinics print on their own fee pages, each figure linked with the date it was read, beside every accredited NSW clinic's published success rates and what is known about public IVF in NSW.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
IVF in Australia: Reading a Clinic Quote Line by Line
How to read an Australian IVF quote: what accredited clinics publish for a cycle, each figure linked with the date it was read, which figures are before or after the Medicare benefit, and what a cycle fee usually leaves out.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
IVF in Cyprus (North) from the UK 2026: Costs, Risks & Legal Status
IVF in North Cyprus costs £2,000-2,800 (own eggs) or £3,500-4,800 (donor). Popular but not EU-regulated. Understand the legal risks, limited recourse, and true costs before choosing North Cyprus.
10 April 2026
IVF in Czech Republic from the UK 2026: Lower-cost European Option
IVF in the Czech Republic costs £1,500-3,000 (own eggs) or £3,500-5,500 (donor). The lower-cost quality IVF destination in Europe for UK patients. Top clinics, regulations, and true costs.
10 April 2026
IVF with Endometriosis in Australia 2026: Costs, Success & Treatment Path
Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 Australian women and can reduce IVF success rates by 10-20%. Guide to pre-IVF surgery costs, modified protocols, clinic selection, and realistic budgeting for endo patients.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF in Greece from the UK 2026: Costs, Clinics & Regulations
IVF in Greece costs £2,400-3,500 (own eggs) or £4,200-5,800 (donor eggs). Compare top Greek clinics, regulations, treatment timelines, and the true cost for UK patients.
10 April 2026
Male Factor Infertility & ICSI Cost Australia 2026: What to Expect
Male factor infertility accounts for 40% of cases in Australia. Full guide to diagnosis costs, ICSI pricing ($1,200-2,000 add-on), surgical sperm retrieval, donor sperm, and which clinics have andrology units.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF Medicare Safety Net Explained: How to Save Thousands Over Multiple Cycles
The Medicare Safety Net can save you $3,000-6,000 across multiple IVF cycles. How it works, when it kicks in, worked examples showing real savings, and tips to maximise your rebate.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF Over 40 in Australia 2026: Realistic Success Rates, Costs & Options
IVF success rates drop to 11% per cycle at 40-42 and 3% at 43+. Honest guide to costs per live birth ($40,000-80,000+), donor eggs, PGT-A, mini-IVF, and when to change strategy.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF with PCOS in Australia 2026: Success Rates, Costs & Clinic Information
PCOS affects 1 in 10 Australian women and is a leading cause of infertility. Not everyone with PCOS needs IVF — ovulation induction and IUI are tried first. Full cost breakdown, success rates, and what to look for in a clinic.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF in Portugal from the UK 2026: Costs, Regulations & Clinics
IVF in Portugal costs £3,000-4,200 (own eggs) or £5,500-7,000 (donor). EU-regulated, inclusive of same-sex couples, and short flights from the UK. Full guide for UK patients.
10 April 2026
Do You Need Private Health Insurance for IVF? Australia 2026 Guide
Private health insurance saves $1,000-3,000 per IVF cycle in Australia — but you need hospital cover for 12 months first. What's covered, what's not, and when to get it.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF in Spain from the UK 2026: Costs, Clinics & What to Expect
IVF in Spain costs £3,000-5,000 (own eggs) or £5,000-8,000 (donor eggs). Compare top Spanish clinics, regulations, and what UK patients need to know about treatment in Spain.
10 April 2026
IVF Success Rates Australia 2026: Clinic Comparison by Age Group
IVF live birth rates in Australia range from 38% (under 30) to 3% (43+). National ANZARD data by age group, how to compare clinics, cumulative success over multiple cycles, and cost per live birth.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
IVF in Turkey from the UK 2026: What You Need to Know
IVF in Turkey costs £1,500-2,800 (own-egg only). Donor eggs and sperm are illegal in Turkey. Read the key restrictions, top clinics, and true costs before considering Turkey for IVF.
10 April 2026
IVF Waiting List Australia 2026: Public IVF Waits by State
Public IVF waiting lists in Australia: no state publishes a public IVF wait in a form TreatCompare has read, and the national elective-surgery collection does not report IVF. What is recorded by state, and what to ask.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Lower-cost IVF in Australia 2026: Published Fees & What a Lower Fee Leaves Out
Lower-cost IVF routes in Australia (bulk-billing, access programmes and public services), what accredited clinics publish for a cycle, each figure linked with the date it was read, and the questions that make two quotes comparable.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Manual vs Sons vs Numan 2026: UK Hair-Loss Service Comparison
Service-level comparison of Manual, Sons, and Numan for UK hair-loss treatment. Consultation model, clinical features, app experience and other men's-health services compared. UK regulations restrict displaying prescription-medicine prices on consumer pages.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Mole Removal Cost UK 2026: Published Private Prices and NHS Rules
What private hospitals publish for mole removal in the UK, hospital by hospital, when the NHS removes a mole free, the current NHS dermatology wait and what to ask before paying.
10 April 2026 (updated 13 October 2026)
Optical Express vs Ultralase 2026: Laser Eye Surgery Prices & Reviews
Compare Optical Express and Ultralase for LASIK and SMILE laser eye surgery in the UK. Prices, procedures, aftercare, and which clinic is right for you.
10 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Private Dermatologist Cost UK 2026: The NHS Dermatology Wait and What Is Published
The NHS dermatology waiting list in England from NHS England's own data, what the hospital groups publish for removing a skin lesion, why no consultation fee is given, and what to check before seeing a private dermatologist.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Therapy Cost UK 2026: What Named Providers Publish per Session
Therapy, counselling and psychology session fees as named UK providers print them on their own pages, why no typical session price is given, how NHS Talking Therapies works, and how to check a therapist's registration.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Psychiatry-UK and Clinical Partners 2026: What Each Publishes About ADHD Assessment
Psychiatry-UK and Clinical Partners side by side, from their own pages: published fees, what each says about NHS Right to Choose, how appointments are delivered, and their CQC registration.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Rhinoplasty Cost UK 2026: Published Private Hospital Prices
What Nuffield Health, Ramsay Health Care UK and Spire Healthcare publish for rhinoplasty, hospital by hospital, what each figure covers, the NHS route for breathing problems, and what to ask before booking.
10 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
sk:n and Harley Street Skin Clinic 2026: What Can Be Checked Before You Book
sk:n and Harley Street Skin Clinic: why no treatment prices are compared here, where sk:n's located clinics are listed, and the registers to check for any skin or aesthetics clinic and practitioner.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
STI Test Cost UK 2026: Free NHS Testing and What Named Providers Publish
How free NHS STI testing works, from nhs.uk, and the STI screen prices named private providers publish for a named product, with the date each was read. No typical price is given.
10 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
IVF Medicare Rebate Australia 2026: How Medicare Pays for IVF
How Medicare pays towards IVF in Australia: a benefit per MBS item, not per cycle. The IVF item numbers with links to MBS Online, how the Extended Medicare Safety Net works, and what Medicare does not cover.
9 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Juniper and Pilot Australia: Programme Comparison Information
General consumer information about Juniper and Pilot, two Australian telehealth platforms operated by Eucalyptus. Includes ownership, programme structure and questions to discuss with an AHPRA-registered prescriber. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
9 April 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Livi vs Push Doctor 2026: Online GP Services Compared
Compare Livi and Push Doctor for online GP consultations in the UK. Pricing, availability, prescription handling, and what each provider offers.
9 April 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Medichecks vs Forth 2026: UK Home Blood Test Providers Compared
Medichecks and Forth compared on what each publishes: panel prices read from their own product pages, sample collection options and costs, turnaround and doctor review.
9 April 2026 (updated 14 October 2026)
Ozempic and the PBS in Australia: Patient Information
Patient information about Ozempic (semaglutide) and PBS eligibility in Australia. TGA-approved for type 2 diabetes only; the TGA has stated promotion for weight loss is not permitted. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
9 April 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Specsavers vs Boots Hearing Aids 2026: Price, Aftercare & Which to Choose
Compare how Specsavers and Boots publish hearing aid prices, plus aftercare, trial periods and brands. Both offer hearing tests. See which suits your needs.
9 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
HRT Cost in Australia (2026): PBS, Private & Medicare Coverage
What menopause care costs in Australia: consultation fees as named clinics print them on their own fee pages, how Medicare and the PBS apply, and what to ask before booking.
2 April 2026 (updated 6 November 2026)
Mounjaro vs Wegovy in Australia 2026: TGA Indications, PBS Rules & How They Differ
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) in Australia compared on TGA indication, PBS subsidy rules, mechanism, dose schedule and what to ask a prescriber. Service-level information only, no medicine prices. Not an advertisement and not medical advice.
2 April 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Costs in a Private Weight-Management Consultation in Australia
General patient information about service-level cost components of a private weight-management consultation in Australia. Not an advertisement, no prescription-medicine prices, and not medical advice.
2 April 2026 (updated 12 May 2026)
Home Blood Test Kits UK 2026: Medichecks, Forth, Thriva & More Compared
UK home blood test providers compared on what they publish: tracked panel prices linked to each provider's own product page, sample collection options and turnaround.
1 April 2026 (updated 14 October 2026)
Egg Freezing UK 2026 Guide: Cost Breakdown + NHS Eligibility
What egg freezing costs are made of in the UK (cycle fee, stimulation drugs, storage and future use), where clinics' own published fees are listed, NHS eligibility and what to ask before booking.
1 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Bluetooth and Rechargeable Hearing Aids: What the Features Add
What Bluetooth streaming, rechargeable batteries and noise-reduction processing actually change in a hearing aid, and how those features separate entry-level from premium ranges.
1 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Why a UK IVF Cycle Bills 61% Above the Advertised Package
Seen Fertility puts the all-in cost of a UK IVF cycle at £6,210, about 61% above the advertised package. Clinic prices, hidden costs, drugs, add-ons, NHS funding, and how to compare.
1 April 2026 (updated 10 June 2026)
NHS vs Private GP UK 2026: How Each Route Works and What It Costs
The NHS GP and a private GP side by side: what each costs and how that is published, how prescriptions are charged on each route in every UK nation, referrals, records, and what is not tracked.
1 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Private Blood Tests UK: Complete Guide to At-Home Testing (2026)
Private blood tests in the UK: home kits vs clinic and home draws, what a panel should include, and the panel prices providers publish, linked to each product page.
1 April 2026 (updated 14 October 2026)
Private GP Consultations UK 2026: What a Private GP Can Do and How Prices Are Listed
What a private GP appointment covers, the difference between online and in-person appointments, how prescriptions are charged on each route, and where each named provider's own lowest listed price is shown.
1 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Physio Fees by Region UK 2026: What Operators Publish, and How Insurance Works
Private physiotherapy fees as the operators that publish a schedule print them, why initial and follow-up appointments are never pooled, why there is no national average, and how insurance-funded physiotherapy works as a mechanism.
1 April 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Anti-Wrinkle Injections: What to Ask Before You Book
How UK clinics price anti-wrinkle injections by area, what a fee should cover, who may prescribe, and what to check before booking.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Dental Crown Cost UK 2026: NHS Charges by Nation and Private Practice Prices
How an NHS crown is charged in England, Wales and Scotland, what England's practice price lists show for a private crown, and what a crown quote should include.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Dental Filling Cost UK 2026: NHS Charges by Nation and Private Practice Prices
How an NHS filling is charged in England, Wales and Scotland, what England's practice price lists show for composite and amalgam fillings, and what changes the price of a filling.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Dental Implant Cost UK 2026: What Practices Publish and What a Quote Covers
What England's dental practice price lists show for implants, why that figure mixes single implants and full-arch work, what an implant quote should include, and where the NHS stands on implants.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
How Much Do Dermal Fillers Cost in the UK? Lips, Cheeks & More (2026)
What drives dermal filler prices in the UK by area treated, amount of filler, product and practitioner, and how to choose a safe practitioner.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
How to Choose a Safe Aesthetics Practitioner in the UK (2026)
How to find a safe, qualified aesthetics practitioner for anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers in the UK. Qualifications to check, red flags, and questions to ask before treatment.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Invisalign Cost UK 2026: What Practices Publish and How the NHS Route Works
What England's dental practice price lists show for orthodontic treatment, why the figure is not an Invisalign price, what an aligner quote should include, and how NHS orthodontics is charged in each UK nation.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
How Much Does Laser Eye Surgery Cost in the UK? (2026)
What UK laser eye surgery prices cover for LASIK, SMILE, LASEK and lens procedures, what changes the price, and where named clinics' own published prices are listed with their sources.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Lower-cost Contact Lenses in the UK: Where to Buy Online (2026)
The same box of the same contact lens priced at UK online retailers: Acuvue, Dailies and Biofinity, with daily, monthly, toric and multifocal lenses and the date each price was read.
30 March 2026 (updated 13 October 2026)
Private Dental Check-Up Cost UK 2026: Practice Prices and NHS Charges by Nation
What England's dental practice price lists show for a check-up, X-ray, hygiene and emergency appointment, and how an NHS check-up is charged in England, Wales and Scotland.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
How Much Does a Root Canal Cost in the UK? Private vs NHS (2026)
Root canal prices in the UK: where the regional private figures and the NHS band charges are published, what changes the price, and why a crown is usually a separate cost.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
How Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost in the UK? (2026)
Teeth whitening prices in the UK: where the regional figures from practices' own price lists are published, what in-chair, home-tray and hybrid whitening each include, and why the NHS does not provide it.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
Testosterone for Women UK: Menopause, Cost & Where to Get It (2026)
Testosterone for women during menopause — why it's prescribed, which products are used, how much it costs privately, and which UK clinics prescribe it.
30 March 2026 (updated 29 April 2026)
Types of HRT Available in the UK: Patient Information Guide (2026)
Patient information on UK HRT delivery formats — transdermal gels and patches, oral tablets, sprays, vaginal products and testosterone for women. UK regulations restrict advertising prescription medicines, so this page does not display medicine-brand prices.
30 March 2026 (updated 13 May 2026)
Veneer Cost UK 2026: What Practices Publish and Whether the NHS Covers Veneers
What England's dental practice price lists show for veneers, why that figure mixes porcelain, composite and bonding, what a veneer quote should include, and what each UK nation's NHS rules say about veneers.
30 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)
How Much Does Private HRT Cost in the UK? Service-Level Cost Guide (2026)
What private HRT costs are made of in the UK: consultations, follow-up reviews, blood tests and prescription fees, and where named providers' published fees are listed. UK regulations restrict advertising prescription medicines to the public, so medicine prices are not displayed.
12 March 2026 (updated 26 October 2026)