Why these services are included
THE BALANCE’s residential care is in Mallorca or Zurich; London is assessment and continuing care. The Cottage is in Old Woking. Neither individual occupancy nor a high fee establishes suitability for acute hospital-level needs.
Compare the shortlist at a glance
| Provider | Actual location | Care model |
|---|---|---|
| THE BALANCE | London assessment · Mallorca & Zurich residential | One client at a time |
| The Cottage | Old Woking, Surrey | One-client residential care |
THE BALANCE
Individual residential care abroad, with a London assessment and continuing-care pathway.
Why compare it: Individual treatment, discretion and coordinated care.
Ask this provider: Who coordinates London assessment, residential treatment overseas and follow-up with my UK clinicians?
View profile & admission questionsThe Cottage
One-client private treatment in Old Woking, Surrey.
Why compare it: One-client private treatment in Old Woking, Surrey.
Ask this provider: Which clinical services take place in the cottage, and which require a separate hospital or specialist visit?
View profile & admission questionsQuestions that change this comparison
- Is the whole residence exclusive, and which staff are dedicated to my programme?
- What medical services are on site and how is UK continuing care arranged?
How to make your own shortlist
Prioritise clinical capability, current service registration, the treatment team, the exact location and a complete written quote. Decide which setting can meet your needs before comparing privacy and hospitality. Ask what the provider cannot manage and how it arranges onward care.
Check whether listed services belong to the same provider group. Multiple locations can offer practical choice without representing separate independent operators.
Continue the comparison
Sources & further reading
Source check: 21 September 2026. Confirm current services, fees and availability directly.