Care & Treatments
Private healthcare options for various medical conditions and treatments beyond cosmetic procedures. Articles cover cancer care, fertility, screening services, specialist access, and age-specific private medical options.
Access to Specialists in Private Health
Your GP can help you find the right private specialist or arrange a referral to the doctor you prefer for your treatment.
Addiction Treatments Available via Private Health Care
Private addiction treatment in the UK includes rehab centres, clinics and hospitals offering help for drug, alcohol and smoking addiction.
Health Insurance and Private Treatment Abroad
Getting treatment abroad can be cheaper, but check if your UK health insurance actually covers it first.
Non-Surgical Treatments in the Private Sector
Private clinics offer non-surgical treatments like cosmetic procedures, laser therapy and hair restoration without NHS involvement.
Private Health Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Private colorectal cancer screening options if you're outside the NHS age range or want faster access to tests.
Private Health Treatments for Breast Cancer
Private breast cancer surgery in the UK includes lumpectomy and quadrantectomy options, with private hospitals offering faster diagnostic tests and treatment.
Private Health Treatments for Digestive Problems
Private hospitals offer faster access to digestive treatments including endoscopy, allergy testing and personalised care without NHS waiting times.
Private Health: Not Just for Cosmetic Surgery
Private hospitals handle far more than cosmetic surgery, from joint replacements to organ removal and complex procedures.
Private Healthcare and Cancer Treatment
Private cancer care mainly focuses on surgery, with availability depending on location, referral speed and specialist resources in the UK.
Private Healthcare and Fertility Treatments
How NHS funding works for fertility treatments and what to expect if you choose private healthcare options.
Private Healthcare and Long Term Illness
Private healthcare can help cover residential care costs for long-term illnesses, but you need to plan ahead to avoid financial strain on your family.
Private Healthcare for Children
Private healthcare for children in the UK is limited because the NHS provides strong facilities, though some specialist clinics and home care services are.
Private Healthcare for Older Patients
Older people in the UK can now get private health insurance plans designed specifically for over 50s, offering faster treatment and more comfort than the NHS.
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.
Private Treatments for Obesity
People struggling with weight loss can turn to private surgical options like gastric bypass and gastric bands when diet and exercise aren't enough.
Prostate Cancer and Private Sector Health
Private hospitals now routinely treat prostate cancer, offering shorter waiting times and surgical options for men with employer insurance coverage.
Scar Treatments Available on Private Health Care
Private scar treatment options include laser therapy and other procedures to reduce the appearance of scars from injuries, surgery, acne or pregnancy.
Screening for Breast Cancer on Private Health
Private breast cancer screening offers mammograms and genetic testing to detect cancer early, with options available through NHS and private hospitals.
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.