More Patients Are Going Private. Can They Find Your Clinic?
With NHS waiting lists at record highs - over 7.5 million people waiting for treatment in England alone - more patients than ever are looking for private alternatives. If your clinic doesn't show up when they search, they'll book with a competitor who does.
Last updated April 2026
Sound Familiar?
These are the problems we hear from healthcare every week. If any of these hit close to home, you're in the right place.
Your website looks like it was built in 2015
Patients judge your clinical competence by your website. A dated, clunky site makes people question whether your practice is modern and professional. First impressions happen online now, not in your waiting room.
Patients can't book appointments online
72% of patients prefer to book appointments online. If your only option is 'call during office hours', you are losing patients to clinics that let them book at 10pm on a Sunday.
You are invisible for local searches
When someone searches 'private GP near me' or 'physiotherapist Leamington Spa', your clinic is nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, larger chains and directories dominate the results because they have invested in SEO.
Your website doesn't meet healthcare compliance standards
CQC-registered clinics need to display specific information - registration details, inspection reports, complaints procedures. GDPR rules around patient data are strict, and the ICO does not look kindly on contact forms that aren't properly secured.
How We Fix It
Every solution is specific to how healthcare actually win business online.
A professional site that matches your standard of care
Clean, modern clinic websites that build trust from the first click. Clear service descriptions, practitioner profiles with real credentials, and a design that feels reassuringly professional. Real content about your actual team, not stock photos.
Online booking that works around the clock
We integrate online appointment booking so patients can schedule visits anytime. It syncs with your existing practice management software and sends automatic reminders to reduce no-shows. Works with Cliniko, PracticePal and most major systems.
Healthcare SEO that brings patients through the door
We target the searches your ideal patients are actually making - things like 'private physio Warwickshire' or 'same-day GP appointment near me'. Location pages, Google Business Profile optimisation, and content that positions you as the local expert.
Compliance built in from the start
Every site we build for healthcare clients includes CQC registration details (where applicable), GDPR-compliant contact forms with proper consent, accessible design meeting WCAG guidelines, and a privacy policy that reflects what you actually do with patient data.
What You Get
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We offer both one-off website builds and ongoing SEO packages. Most healthcare start with a website and add SEO once they see the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We have built websites for CQC-registered clinics and understand what needs to be displayed. We also ensure all forms and data collection points are GDPR-compliant, with proper consent mechanisms and privacy notices.
In most cases, yes. We work with Cliniko, PracticePal, WriteUpp and many other systems. If your software has an API or booking widget, we can integrate it.
We build a testimonials section with a proper consent workflow - patients agree to their words being published, and you can approve everything before it goes live. We also help you set up Google Reviews.
Every healthcare site we build meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards as a minimum. That means proper colour contrast, screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation and clear text sizing.
A typical private clinic website takes 4-6 weeks from kickoff to launch. Larger multi-practitioner or multi-location sites can take 8-10 weeks. We work to a fixed timeline.
Local SEO is where small clinics have an advantage. You don't need to outrank Bupa nationally - you just need to show up when someone in your area searches for your services. We've seen small clinics reach the top of Google Maps within three months.
Let's Get More Patients Finding Your Clinic
Book a free call and we'll review your current online presence. We'll tell you exactly where you're losing potential patients and what to fix first. No jargon, no pressure.