How to Find a CQC-Registered Clinic or GP Surgery Near You
1. What the directory covers
The GeraClinic clinics directory lists CQC-registered clinics and GP surgeries, grouped by English region. CQC-registered means the provider is on the official register of the Care Quality Commission — the independent regulator of health and social care in England — so it is a useful baseline trust signal before you contact a clinic.
2. Find clinics in your region
Open the region that covers where you live to browse the clinics listed there:
- London
- South East
- South West
- East of England
- East Midlands
- West Midlands
- North West
- North East
- Yorkshire & Humberside
Each region page lists the CQC-registered clinics and surgeries in that area, so you can shortlist a few near you before making contact.
3. Look up a specific doctor
If you already have a clinician’s name — or want to check one before booking — use the GeraClinic Find a Doctor directory. It lets you search doctor profiles you can view and, where applicable, claim. Treat it as a starting point for checking a name, alongside the official register.
4. Cross-check care services and care homes on the CQC register
If you need more than a GP — a dentist, a diagnostic service, a care home or a domiciliary care agency — check the official register directly. GeraClinic mirrors it in two free, searchable directories: the CQC-registered healthcare directory by service type and CQC care services in England by category and region. For residential and nursing care specifically, the care homes directory and CQC ratings by region let you compare providers before you commit.
5. Decide: wait for the NHS, or go private
Once you know which clinics are near you, the practical question is usually whether to wait for an NHS appointment or pay for a private one. Base that on real data, not a guess: the free NHS waiting-times directory shows typical waits by specialty using official England referral-to-treatment (RTT) data.
- Long typical wait for your specialty? An online private consultation with GeraClinic may be worth it.
- Short typical wait? Waiting for the NHS may be the better call.
For the full decision, see NHS wait vs going private and how to choose an online doctor.
6. Book, and keep your records in one place
If you go the telemedicine route, GeraClinic handles online consultations, prescriptions and medical records under one account. For anything urgent or life-threatening, contact your local emergency services — telemedicine is for non-emergency care only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a clinic or GP surgery near me?
Open the clinics directory and pick the region that covers where you live to browse the CQC-registered clinics listed there.
What does CQC-registered mean?
The provider is on the official register of the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England — a baseline accountability signal.
Should I wait for the NHS or go private?
Check the free NHS waiting-times directory. If the typical wait for your situation is long, a private online consultation may be worth it; if short, waiting may be fine.
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