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Health insurance : Articles and features

Our articles and features are written by some of the UK's leading consultants, dentists, medical professionals and healthcare writers.

Private Medical Insurance: Is it worth the cost? Over seven million people in the UK have private medical insurance (PMI) to cover all or part of the cost of private medical treatment if they fall ill. With constant headlines about waiting lists...
Private Medical Insurance - how to get the best deal Private Medical Insurance (PMI) is an insurance that covers the cost of treatment for a specified range of medical conditions, usually in private hospitals or private wards. Such policies commonly...
Travel Health Issues: What to consider before travelling Around a quarter of the population go on holiday abroad every year – and around a quarter of those will fall ill or suffer from some kind of medical condition while overseas. So what precautions can...
Dental Insurance – Is It Worth It? The cost of dental care can vary widely, depending on whether you choose a private or NHS practice, and the level of treatment you need. Recently, the government set NHS dental costs into a three...
Long term care health insurance – a good investment? As the name suggests, long term care is defined as care for a chronic condition or disability, which is likely to be required for a long term, often for the rest of your life. This care can range...
Family dental insurance – a good investment? The cost of dental care in the UK has become a topic of great concern for many families in recent years. Changes in the way National Health Service (NHS) dentists are funded resulted in many of...
Health Insurance - do I need a health plan? The answer to the question, ‘do I need a health plan?’ lies very much in a second question – ‘do you need to be healthy?’ For example, are you needed at work or at home in a way that leaves little...
Travel insurance – Why you need it Travel insurance may seem like just another added cost on top of the price of your vacation, but it’s as vital to your trip as the sunshine is to the beach or the snow for a skiing holiday. The...
Should I take out medical insurance? Whether medical insurance is right for you or not will depend on a great many different factors, some practical, some personal. Private medical insurance (PMI) gives you greater choices about where...