Healthcare Clinics in London

Finding healthcare in London

London has one of the densest concentrations of healthcare providers in the UK — from NHS GP surgeries and community pharmacies to private clinics on Harley Street, large teaching hospitals, and care homes across all 32 boroughs. HealthWise brings these together in one place so you can search by the type of care you need and compare providers on the signals that matter: their CQC rating, whether they are NHS or private, and the professional registration of their clinicians.

What the CQC rating tells you

In England, the Care Quality Commission independently inspects most healthcare and adult social care services and rates them Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Where a London clinic is CQC-registered, we show its current overall rating and link to the official CQC report. Some services — many opticians, counsellors and complementary therapists — are not required to register with the CQC, so the absence of a rating is not always a concern; but for care homes, GP practices, dental practices, diagnostic and surgical services, CQC registration is a legal requirement and an important check.

NHS or private?

Many Londoners use a mix of NHS and private care. NHS GP, dental, pharmacy and hospital services are free at the point of use (though NHS prescription and some dental charges apply in England). Private clinics — common in central London — charge fees but can offer faster access and a wider choice of appointment times. We label each listing's sector so you can filter to what suits you.

Getting help quickly

For a medical emergency — chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing — call 999. For urgent but non-life-threatening problems, call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) or use 111 online, which can direct you to the right service including out-of-hours GPs, urgent treatment centres and late-opening pharmacies. HealthWise is a directory to help you find providers; it does not provide medical advice or treatment.

Last updated: 2026-06-12