Is it time for you to take out Private Health Insurance?

Turn on the news, and it’s very likely you’ll see some headline about NHS waiting times and other issues.

Although the National Health Service (NHS) provides free healthcare, it is a well known fact that they are struggling to meet demand.  The rising population, lack of funding to meet demand and an increase in life expectancy  has resulted in longer waiting lists, lack of choice and more limited treatments.

Operations are also being cancelled, sometimes 2 or 3 times, causing people to have to rearrange planned work and personal commitments again and again.

The latest statistics (December 2024) published by the Royal College of Surgeons showed that 7.5 million patients were currently on the waiting list for planned hospital treatment in England, 20,930 patients waited over 65 weeks for treatment in October 2024 and only 58.9% of patients were seen within 18 weeks.

So, it’s no surprise that more and more people are taking out private health insurance to ensure their health issues are dealt with in a timely way, where and when they need it.

The benefits of taking out private health insurance are as follows:

Quicker access to a GP Service – Many private health insurance providers offer an online or telephone GP service giving people 24/7 access to a GP, providing a quicker diagnoses.

More time with a doctor or consultant You will get the time you need during your appointments with a GP or Consultant to diagnose and treat your health issues.

Shorter waiting times – Your treatment usually start more quickly.

Access to Private Hospitals – You’ll gain access to a wide range of private hospitals and private rooms allowing you to rest and see visitors in the peace and quiet of your own room.

Greater choice – You’ll have more choice about where and when you’ll be treated and will have more control over who you are treated by.

Access to specialist drugs and treatment – You will have access to specialist medicines and treatments.

Cost-effective – It’s not as expensive as many people think plus you’ll save time, money and the extra worry waiting for NHS treatment.

At Insurewise, we will help you find the right Private Health Insurance for your needs. Our team will work with you to find the best cover options and quotes to include, or exclude, the things that are important to you.

To find out more and get a quote, please call 01733 325555 or email sales@insurewise.co.uk.