While the NHS queue grows, UK patients are accessing Grade-A diagnostic centres in China — comprehensive health assessments, full English reports, and specialist consultations. All arranged and coordinated for you.
<\!-- Price Anchor -->Compare NHS waiting times and UK private costs against what can be arranged at our Grade-A partner hospital in Chongqing — with results delivered within 24-48 hours.
| Procedure | NHS Wait | UK Private Cost | China Cost | China Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-body MRI | 18–24 weeks | £1,200 | £380 | 24 hours |
| Hip Replacement | 49 weeks | £12,000 | £4,200 | 3 days |
| Cardiology Screen | 26 weeks | £850 | £290 | 24 hours |
| Blood Panels (full) | 6–12 weeks | £600 | £180 | 4 hours |
| Gastroscopy | 12–16 weeks | £800 | £250 | Same day |
Every module is conducted by specialist consultants at our Grade-A partner hospital. Full English reports are delivered within 24-48 hours of your assessment day.
High-resolution imaging of brain, spine, chest and abdomen. Results within 24 hours, reviewed by specialist radiologists. Full English report included.
Results: 24 hours60+ biomarkers: full metabolic, hormone, tumour markers, cardiovascular risk. Processed in the hospital's ISO-accredited pathology lab.
Results: 4 hoursECG, echocardiogram, carotid ultrasound, stress test. Interpreted by a cardiologist. Ideal for patients with family history or symptoms.
Results: 24 hoursGastroscopy and colonoscopy under light sedation. Same-day results, English-language pathology report, direct biopsy referral if needed.
Results: Same dayDEXA scan plus X-ray assessment. Specialist orthopaedic review if hip or knee replacement is under consideration.
Results: 24 hoursFull eye examination, retinal imaging, hearing assessment, ENT endoscopy. Often missed in UK GP triage.
Results: Same dayYour full results reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team. Personalised treatment plan. GP handover pack for your UK doctor.
GP Pack: EnglishFrom your first enquiry to returning home with a full diagnostic picture — we coordinate every step.
Tell us what you're waiting for. Free consultation call to discuss your needs, timeline and the right assessment modules.
We coordinate your hospital booking, bilingual medical escort, flights, airport transfers and hotel accommodation.
Travel visa-free on your UK passport. Direct flights from London to Chongqing. Your escort meets you on arrival.
Your 1-2 day assessment at the Grade-A hospital. All 7 modules completed in sequence. Results delivered in 24-48 hours.
Fly home with your full English results pack — ready for your UK GP, or to act on directly. Answers, not waiting.
重庆医科大学附属第二医院 — Chongqing Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital
China's highest hospital accreditation tier. Independently audited.
134 years of medical history. One of China's longest-operating teaching hospitals.
Internationally accredited pathology laboratory. Recognised reference ranges.
Operated under Chongqing Medical University. State-funded and regulated.
We coordinate access to Chongqing Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital — a Grade-A (三甲) institution with 134 years of medical history. One of China's top-ranked teaching hospitals, state-backed, and internationally accredited. Thousands of international patients visit annually for diagnostic assessment, and all reports are delivered in full clinical English.
See our partner credentials →Tell us what you're waiting for. We'll explain the options, timelines and costs — no obligation, no pressure.
A member of our team will contact you within one business day to discuss your options, timelines and costs.
We arrange and coordinate. We are not a healthcare provider. All medical decisions remain with qualified physicians at our partner hospital.
Everything you need to know before arranging your health assessment in China.
We coordinate access exclusively to Grade-A (三甲) state-backed teaching hospitals — China's highest accreditation tier. Chongqing Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital was established in 1892 and operates ISO-accredited pathology laboratories. All diagnostic results are reviewed by specialist consultants and delivered in full English. Thousands of international patients visit Grade-A Chinese hospitals annually for diagnostic assessment.
Every assessment includes a GP Handover Pack — a structured English-language document summarising your results, imaging findings and specialist recommendations in a format your UK GP can act on. The document uses standard clinical terminology and references internationally recognised reference ranges. While we cannot guarantee any individual GP's response, the pack is designed to facilitate a productive follow-up conversation.
No. UK citizens currently benefit from visa-free entry to China for stays up to 30 days. This policy covers leisure and medical visits. You travel on your standard UK passport. We confirm the current visa status as part of your pre-travel briefing, as policies can change. For more detail, see our guide: China Visa-Free for UK Citizens 2026.
We coordinate everything. Your bilingual medical escort meets you at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and accompanies you throughout your stay — airport transfers, hotel check-in, hospital registration, and all appointments. You do not need to speak Mandarin or navigate independently.
Your GP Handover Pack is structured to support NHS referral pathways. If diagnostics identify anything requiring treatment, your UK GP can use the results to expedite an NHS referral or arrange private follow-up. In some cases, patients return to China for treatment at a fraction of UK private costs — we can coordinate this separately if required.
Yes — this is our most popular option. The Wellness Cruise programme combines your 2-day medical assessment at the hospital with a 7-night Yangtze River cruise, including wellness activities, guided shore excursions and full-board accommodation aboard a premium river vessel. Many patients find the cruise a restorative way to process their results while exploring one of China's most iconic landscapes. See our Wellness Cruise page for full details.
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