Private specialist finder for patients

Patients and families paying privately, and sometimes small clinics or employers who want help finding the right specialist for their staff.

A flat fee per search or package paid by the patient, agreed upfront. Keeping the fee separate from any payment from clinics keeps your advice independent.

• Clear, kind communication
• Careful research and organising
• Handling sensitive personal information

• Check whether your activities fall under Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration, which depends on whether you provide any regulated care
• Health details are special category data: check ICO registration and UK GDPR duties
• Doctors have professional rules on paying or receiving fees for referrals, so check before agreeing any commission with clinics
• Avoid giving anything that sounds like medical advice or guaranteed outcomes
• Consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Be careful with advertising claims, and check Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidance

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your website, insurance and how much you spend on marketing. These are estimates, so also budget for professional indemnity and public liability cover.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many patients you help and the flat fee you charge. Treat these as estimates; the work can start at around 8 hours a week.

Check whether your activities fall under Care Quality Commission registration, and whether ICO registration and UK GDPR duties apply to health details. Also check professional rules on referral fees before agreeing commission with clinics, and avoid anything resembling medical advice.