Private healthcare advice guides

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

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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

2 January 2026

Private surgery: what you need to know

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

2 June 2025

Private GPs compared

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

6 January 2026

Food allergy and intolerance testing kits: are they worth it?

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

14 January 2026

Is it worth getting a private ADHD assessment?

We explain how much a private ADHD assessment typically costs, what to watch out for, and whether you can take a private diagnosis back to the NHS

24 September 2025

Are DIY home health test kits worth it?

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

25 July 2025

How to get the most from your GP appointment

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

27 June 2025

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