As we approach what finally looks like an end to the pandemic, we wondered here at Switch Health what people around the UK are now thinking about healthcare, and if they’re getting the level of service they need, if any at all.  Because, as most people surely know by now,…

For many people in the UK, access to private healthcare is a luxury not a necessity. We wait longer for appointments and put up with last minute cancellations because the NHS is free and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Knock-on effect: What makes matters worse…

Due to covid-19 experts believe NHS waiting list might reach 9.4 million Gillian health insurance case study NHS vs Private  Gillian is seventy three years old. For the past month or so she has been having some issues with her bladder. On this particular night she is awoken for the fifth…

Analysis suggests entire NHS waiting list could reach 7.2 million by the end of September. One in eight people waiting for treatment NHS waiting lists could double by the autumn, with more than seven million patients facing delays, new forecasts suggest. Medics called for urgent action to prevent a winter…

How does Private Medical Insurance Work? People seek medical insurance for many reasons, with the most common reason being to avoid NHS waiting lists or that they want the choice of when and where they want medical treatment. The advantages of PMI are simple: Faster treatment access, you choose…

Insurance for diabetes New study from diabetes UK says that diabetes has reach 4.8 million and that number will rise! They say in 2025 (5 years from now) it will increase to 5.3 million Complications of diabetes People with type 2 diabetes are 50% more likely to die prematurely…

There are many factors that determine an individual’s health insurance premium, which is why is best to get a tailored quote that reflects accurately your individual situation. Factors are attributed either to the individual i.e. Age or around their preferences. Below we have given the main factors that have an…

In the UK private health insurance has never been more accessible or affordable. When taking out your health insurance you will be able to choose different options. For those taking out their first ever PMI policy, this guide aims to give you a greater understanding of those options and tips…

Are you retiring and wondering how you continue your private health cover? Your company health insurance cover is likely to come to an end, immediately after you leave the business, your insurer will then give you the option to transfer your cover to an individual plan. Following a recent survey…

Statistics released by the NHS in June 2018, reveal that patients are having to wait over six weeks for one of fifteen key diagnostic tests, which is the highest level since April 2008. It is no surprise that factors like this are contributing to a rise in individuals taking out…