A clinic homepage that books appointments within the rules

Key takeaways

A clinic website homepage books more appointments when it names the treatments, shows the clinicians and their qualifications, displays the CQC rating where the clinic is registered, gives prices or ranges and offers easy online booking. It must also follow advertising rules, including the ban on promoting prescription-only medicines to the public.

• Name treatments in patients' words.
• Show clinicians, qualifications and CQC rating where required.
• Give prices or ranges and offer online booking.
• No promotion of prescription-only medicines to the public.

What do patients look for on a clinic homepage?

Patients want to know you treat their problem, that clinicians are qualified, what it costs, how soon they can be seen and how to book. Many are anxious, so calm, clear information matters more than marketing language. They often browse on a phone in the evening.

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What should the hero and first screen show?

Name the clinic type and main treatments, the location and the next available appointment if you can: 'Physiotherapy and sports injury clinic in Bristol. Appointments this week.' Add a 'Book online' button and a review line.

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Which trust signals matter for clinics?

Named clinicians with photos, qualifications and professional registrations, the CQC rating where the clinic is registered (CQC requires registered providers to display their rating on their website), patient reviews and clear prices. Testimonials must not make claims the treatment cannot support.

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What advertising rules apply?

Under the CAP Code, prescription-only medicines, such as anti-wrinkle injections, cannot be advertised to the public, which affects how aesthetic clinics describe treatments on a homepage. Claims must be substantiated, and before-and-after images must not mislead. Health information people send you is special category data under UK GDPR.

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How should booking work?

Online booking suits most clinics: show available times, the price and any deposit, and confirm immediately. For new patients who need advice first, offer a free short call. Keep any form asking about health conditions minimal and secure.

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What does this look like in practice?

A pattern we see: a clinic homepage with a stock spa image, no prices and a 'Call to book' line while reception closes at 5pm. Adding treatment prices, clinician profiles and online booking usually moves bookings into the evening, when many patients browse.

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Clinic homepage checklist

• Name treatments in patients' words.
• Show clinicians and registrations.
• Display the CQC rating if registered.
• Give prices or ranges.
• Offer online booking with real availability.
• Check claims against the CAP Code.

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Next step

Check your homepage on a phone after 6pm, as a patient would, and try to book an appointment without calling.