7.6 million people on NHS waiting lists. UK patients are getting MRI results in 24 hours, hip replacements in under a week — at a Grade-A hospital in Chongqing, with full English reports included.
Cost Comparison
| Procedure | NHS / Private UK | China Grade-A |
|---|---|---|
| MRI Scan | 12-18 weeks wait · ~£200-400 if available | 24 hours · from £280 Save ~60% |
| Full Blood Panel | 4-8 weeks · ~£150-300 private | Same day · from £85 Save ~70% |
| Endoscopy | 8-16 weeks · ~£1,500-2,500 private | 3-5 days · from £650 Save ~75% |
| CT Scan | 6-12 weeks · ~£800-1,500 private | 24 hours · from £220 Save ~80% |
| Hip Replacement | 18+ months NHS · £6,000-12,000 private | 5-7 days · from £8,500 all-inclusive Save ~40% |
| Knee Replacement | 18+ months NHS · £6,000-12,000 private | 5-7 days · from £8,500 all-inclusive Save ~40% |
| Executive Health Screening | £500-1,500 private · 2-4 week wait | Full day · from £490 Same price, instant |
* All prices in GBP. UK private costs are approximate averages. China prices include diagnostics, report, and bilingual escort. Surgery prices are all-inclusive (hospital stay, surgeon, implants, post-op care). Exchange rate: 1 GBP ≈ 9 CNY.
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We handle hospital scheduling, hotel booking near the hospital, and airport transfers. You focus on getting better.
VIP airport pickup. Your bilingual patient escort meets you at arrivals. Hotel check-in, then hospital admission same or next day.
Diagnostic tests, specialist consultations, and procedures — all in one Grade-A hospital. Results typically within 24-48 hours.
English medical report delivered within 5-7 working days. Discharge summary, imaging, and treatment plan — ready for your NHS GP.
Hospital Credentials
Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Second Hospital — China's highest accreditation tier. Equivalent to NHS Foundation Trust level.
Every patient receives a complete English report: diagnostics, imaging, specialist diagnosis, and treatment plan — ready for your NHS GP.
A dedicated bilingual escort accompanies you at every hospital appointment — no miscommunication, no confusion, full transparency.
All laboratory tests conducted in ISO-certified facilities. Results accepted by NHS specialists and UK Consultants.
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