Public evidence, traceable claims
We prefer the responsible regulator, NHS publisher, local authority or official open-data source. Profile fields and numerical measures retain their source, reporting level and date.
Guides focus on service navigation, comparison questions and interpretation of public evidence. They do not diagnose conditions, recommend individual treatment or determine eligibility. We do not imply that content has been clinically reviewed unless a named review is actually recorded.
Verification and uncertainty
A current availability statement needs a suitable source and verification date. Historic activity is described as historic activity. Provider claims remain separate from official source records until reviewed.
We label data gaps and explain relevant limitations. We do not fabricate reviews, expert credentials, prices, waiting-time guarantees or service offers.
Corrections and updates
Proposed corrections enter a review queue. Changes to official identifiers or substantive regulatory evidence are checked against the original source. Closure and merger changes preserve useful links and redirect only when a clear successor exists.
Commercial independence
Any paid placement or commercial relationship must be clearly disclosed. Payment must not change official ratings, evidence definitions or the underlying comparison results.