Our expert and friendly team often get asked – “Are levels of care better if you have private health insurance?”
The answer is not a simple one – as the majority of doctors, nurses and carers who work in private hospitals often work in NHS hospitals too. So the expertise is the same – but in terms of service, we believe private health care is superior.
If you have private medical insurance, you are often entitled to receive treatment within a private hospital. Private hospitals often mean you’ll get your own room – providing you with peace of mind and comfort.
One of the main benefits of private health insurance is choice. The NHS is a wonderful service, but due to limited funding and resources – choice is limited. With private healthcare cover you’ll have more options when it comes to your treatment and where you’re treated. You’ll also have more choice when it comes to when you’re treated – you will not be put on a waiting list with the right cover.
The UK’s current population is approximately 65 million people. This large number means that patients on the NHS are now subject to long waiting times – even for routine operations. With private health insurance, you will not be subject to long waiting times. Many of the people who choose to opt for private medical insurance choose to do so in order to skip the long waiting lists of the NHS.
The number of patients’ not receiving treatment within 18 weeks of referral has increased by 100,000 people since January 2016; targets have not been met in 11 months, leaving 364,000 people waiting for treatment. With private medical insurance, you’ll receive treatment as soon as it’s available.
Private hospitals often have diagnosis and treatment technology that is state of the art and more up to date than most NHS hospitals - meaning diagnosis time is quicker. With people getting diagnosed earlier, it means treatment can start sooner, resulting in faster recovery times.
Here at The Health Insurance Specialists, it is important to us that you find the right policy, with the right cover, and for the right price. By filling in our online form, our team will work with you to find the perfect policy.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our friendly team on 0808 10 18 999.
