The Private Sector

Understand the private healthcare sector, how it operates, and navigating private medical services effectively.

Facts and Figures: Costs of Private Treatment

Here's what UK private healthcare actually costs, from hospitals to care homes and dentistry.

Figures and Facts About Uk Private Healthcare

The UK's private healthcare sector employs 21% of health professionals, but reliable statistics remain scattered and often outdated.

Getting a Referral to the Private Sector

Your GP can refer you to a private specialist, but you'll need to ask and make sure your insurance knows about it.

Paternity Testing in the Private Sector

Private paternity tests use cheek swabs to compare DNA between a child and suspected father, with results available through GPs or direct testing companies.

Private Health Sector Terminology

Get clear on the key terms used in private healthcare, from insurance policies to treatment options outside the NHS.

Private Healthcare Regulations

Private hospitals maintain similar safety standards to the NHS, with trained staff and regulated policies tailored to their facilities.

Self Pay: Important Considerations

When you can't get private insurance, self pay lets you go private for treatment without a policy attached.

Sports Injury Clinics in the Private Sector

Private sports injury clinics offer faster diagnosis and treatment than NHS waiting lists, with advanced scans and experienced specialists.

What is Private Health Insurance?

Private health insurance is medical coverage you buy from an insurance company, usually paid monthly, and can cover just you or your whole family.

What is Private Healthcare?

Private healthcare in the UK offers faster treatment and more comfortable facilities than the NHS, funded through insurance or direct payment.

What to Expect in a Private Hospital

Private hospitals typically offer shorter wait times, modern facilities, private rooms, and personalised care compared to NHS hospitals.