Private health care

What can private health care offer that the NHS can't? The principal advantages seem to be speed - no 18 month waiting lists! - and quality of facilities. More and more companies are offering private health care as part of the benefits package to employees, but if this is not an option then you will have to go shopping to find the best deal.

The best place to do this is the internet, where you can compare prices and coverage. Look also for price comparison sites that will do the legwork for you!