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Surgery Abroad

Choosing to pay to travel abroad for surgery is not recommended by NHS Scotland, or by the surgical specialist associations in the UK.

If you still wish to do this, be aware that NHS Scotland is under no obligation to provide pre and post-operative care other than emergency care.

For more information please visit NHS Inform.

Last Updated 17 Jun 2025