Private Medical Insurance for Members of The Bar
Looking after your health and wellbeing is important, especially when you lead a busy professional life, combined with (in many cases) being self-employed. Health-related time off work can impact your professional life; therefore, having access to the right healthcare services at the right time is essential. Having a personalised healthcare plan managed on your behalf, eliminates some of the worry around how you would manage illness or injury. The appropriate level of private healthcare can also provide quicker recovery and peace of mind.
Why is Private Medical Insurance (PMI) so important?
The NHS is under increasing strain. According to the British Medical Association, there are over 7 million people in the UK waiting for medical treatment.1
We provide PMI for barristers which can help reduce waiting times and provides access to medical services at a time and location to suit you.
Why use Lloyd & Whyte?
Our Service gives you access to expert, unbiased advice, and a wide range of insurers. We arrange health insurance tailored to you, and manage policy-related administration, reviews, and claims, on your behalf. We offer:
- Free no obligation review
- Expert market knowledge
- No additional fees or costs
- Multi panel access (not tied to a specific insurer)
- Annual policy & pricing review
- Ongoing admin processing & support
- Claims information & support
Individual PMI
The increasing strain on the NHS has seen the need for faster, effective healthcare. As a specialist, independent broker (intermediary), we offer PMI which can provide:
- Shorter timeframe for healthcare, i.e. referral, consultation, and treatment.
- Access to pharmaceutical drugs and medications which might be unavailable through NHS channels.
- The option to choose your surgeon (with some providers).
- Access to digital GP appointments, providing quicker referrals and consultations.
- Direct access to physiotherapy and mental health professionals.
Concerns regarding eligibility?
A common misconception is that people over a certain age or suffering from a pre-existing medical condition will be ineligible for PMI. We specialise in arranging health insurance for all types of individuals and businesses. Contact us today to talk your options through.
Group PMI
If you are a business owner, PMI is a great way to recruit and retain talented people and support employee health and wellbeing. We can provide Group PMI for small-to-medium enterprises and large companies.
What sets us apart from other PMI providers?
Lloyd & Whyte is proudly part of the Benefact Group, a family of international specialist financial services companies, who are driven by a shared goal – to give all available profits to charities and good causes. Since 2014, the Benefact Group has given £250 million to charities making them the third largest UK corporate donor over a decade.2 When you purchase your insurance through us, you are an integral part of helping us grow to give. In addition, we have longstanding partnerships with respected professional associations, providing their members with Commercial and Personal Insurance:
British Dental Association (since 1996)
British Medical Association (since 2014)
British Veterinary Association (since 2002)
Association of Optometrists (since 2014)
British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (since 2010)
British Chiropractic Associations (since 1997)
National Operatic & Dramatic Associations (since 2000)
- https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/nhs-delivery-and-workforce/pressures/nhs-backlog-data-analysis
- Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
Lloyd & Whyte Health & Wellbeing is a trading name of Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Lloyd & Whyte® Community Broking Ltd is Registered in England No. 04640518. Registered Office Affinity House, Bindon Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6AA. Calls may be recorded for use in quality management, training and customer support.