Cosmetic surgery provider Longevita has released a petition urging the UK Government to introduce regulation for outbound medical tourism.
The petition, titled ‘Regulate outbound medical tourism: mandatory accreditation, insurance, aftercare,’ calls for clear legal standards governing overseas medical providers advertising to UK patients.
This follows Longevita’s earlier white paper, reported by Aesthetics, in which the company laid out proposals for an independent accreditation body (the UK Medical Tourism Accreditation Association), mandatory insurance for UK patients travelling abroad for surgery, the development of UK‑based aftercare pathways and more stringent advertising controls. The new petition recommends mandatory clinic accreditation, compulsory complication insurance, UK-based aftercare and a national database to monitor clinical outcomes.
Kagen Seymenoglu, CEO and founder of Longevita commented, “Medical tourism is here to stay, but regulation must catch up. We’re calling for accredited providers, insured procedures and proper aftercare to protect both patients and the NHS. Clinics advertising to UK patients should meet consistent, verifiable safety standards. This is about ensuring patient safety, transparency, and accountability across borders.”