You'll discover everything you need to know about private healthcare in the UK, from finding the right treatment and insurance options to exploring care abroad and understanding how private and NHS services work together. Private Health Advice is here to help.

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Going Abroad for Treatment? Get Medical Travel Insurance
Private medical treatment abroad requires separate insurance since standard travel policies won't cover it, and medical costs can be substantial.
Self Pay: Important Considerations
When you can't get private insurance, self pay lets you go private for treatment without a policy attached.
What Private Physiotherapy Treatments Are Available?
Private physiotherapy treatments include physical exercises and manipulation to help with injuries, mobility problems, stroke recovery and arthritis management.
Going Abroad for Fertility Treatment
Many UK couples travel abroad for fertility treatment due to NHS restrictions and lower costs in Europe and beyond.
Private Treatment for Eating Disorders
Private treatment for eating disorders combines psychiatric and medical care through residential or outpatient clinics available via NHS and private referrals.
Health Insurance and Private Treatment Abroad
Getting private treatment abroad can cost less, but check if your UK health insurance will actually cover it.
Facts and Figures: Costs of Private Treatment
Here's what UK private healthcare actually costs, from hospitals to care homes and dentistry.
Eye Surgery in Europe
You can get cataract surgery, laser eye correction and intraocular lens implants at European clinics for a fraction of UK private prices.
I Had Addiction Treatment in Thailand: Case Study
A woman shares why she chose addiction treatment at a clinic in Thailand instead of paying for expensive private rehab in the UK.
Going Abroad for Medical Spa Treatments
Combine a relaxing holiday with medical spa treatments abroad to aid recovery through massage, water therapy, skincare and specialised treatments.