Individual Private Medical & Cash Plan

Why take out Private Medical Insurance?

Millions of people are waiting for treatment from the NHS¹. 

Brexit resulted in the loss of a lot of NHS workforce and Covid-19 placed an unprecedented strain on our healthcare service.

The result is an ever-increasing backlog of patients:

• Cancelled referrals and delayed procedures.
• Patients on treatment waiting lists.
• Refused referrals due to lack of staff.
• Patients who have not seen a GP due to Covid infection fears or concern they may be a burden on the NHS.

What does Private Medical Insurance provide?

Private Medical Insurance provides you with access to high levels of healthcare, often in a shorter timeframe than the NHS. Just as importantly, comprehensive health insurance offers one of the most valuable gifts you can enjoy: peace of mind.

Private Medical Insurance can provide you with:

• Quicker referrals, consultations and treatment.
• Access to pharmaceutical drugs and medications which might not be available through the NHS: for example, cancer treatment.
• Many insurers offer access to digital GP appointments which can provide quicker referrals and support.
• Many providers give you the option to choose your surgeon.
• Some providers offer direct access to physiotherapy and mental health professionals.

^{1. www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/nhs-delivery-and-workforce/pressures/nhs-backlog-data-analysis}