Private healthcare advice guides

The best private health insurance and what you need to know about private GPs and private surgery

6 articles

Best private health insurance 2026

Find out how health insurance works, what medical treatment is covered and the best insurers rated by thousands of real customers

16 July 2026

Find out how much private operations typically cost in the UK, and how going private works vs the NHS

3 July 2026

How to access virtual and in-person private GP appointments, costs compared, and what to know about private vs NHS GPs

6 January 2026

Self-test kits claim to give you answers about your health, but they might just leave you with more questions and less money

24 February 2026

Allergy and intolerance test kits can cost hundreds of pounds – but they might not provide the answers you're hoping for

14 January 2026

How to prepare, what to ask, and how to take charge of your health

27 June 2025