Private health insurance can offer a valuable safety net if you want access to medical tests or treatment more quickly than you may be able to secure through the NHS. It can also mean a private room ...

If you’re self-employed, being unwell or in pain and waiting for hospital treatment could lead to a loss of earnings for your business if you can’t work – a double whammy. That’s where private medical ...

Private health insurance can offer you fast access to the healthcare you need, whether that’s tests, consultations with a specialist or surgery. However, with different plans offering different levels ...

As NHS waiting lists hit record highs and GP surgery closures makes accessing routine healthcare even harder, a growing number of people are going private. Why your car insurance may be more expensive ...

Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Private medical care is becoming increasingly common as more people choose to pay for treatment themselves.

Harley Street used to be the centre of private medical care – now patients have a wider range of options - Alamy When a small lump appeared under her 14-year-old daughter’s armpit last month, Bridget ...

The NHS is creaking. A record 5.6 million people are on waiting lists for treatment in England, a number that could hit 14 million in a year, says Kate Hughes in The Independent. Faced with long ...

From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi’s writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. If you're thinking about going private for hospital care, new data reveals ...

Mark Exworthy receives funding from National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Ellen Stewart receives funding from the Wellcome Trust, the Chief Scientist Office, the Social Policy ...