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Guide to Going Private

Our guide to going private will help you to decide which is the best private hospital, clinic or specialist for your needs, and gives practical advice about what you need to do, whether you have health insurance or are paying directly for private treatment.

There's also useful information about the practicalities of going private, what to do if something goes wrong and how to complain about private treatment.

Part 1: Why go private?

Guide index

Get a quote for private treatment

We will forward your request for further information, a quotation or an indicative cost for private hospital treatment to three providers of private healthcare services in your local area.

Complete the enquiry form...

Find a private hospital

Use our online database to search for a private hospital in your area. You can view hospital profiles and details of what they have to offer.

Search for a private hospital....

Find a consultant

Are you looking for a private specialist or private consultant in the UK? We maintain a database of around 2,500 UK specialists in private practice. You can search by specialty or postcode.

Search for a private consultant....