Story by Wendy Anderson. April 2025 - 5 min read Advertorial
The number of UK workers taking up private health insurance is rising.
Struggling to access NHS treatments and securing GP appointments are key factors that seem to be driving the increase.
Survey data from insurance company The Exeter
has revealed just how many people are making the switch.
64% of workers reported using at least one form of private healthcare in 2023, up from 53% in the previous year.
Almost four in ten consumers specified higher NHS waiting times as a significant worry, with people only prepared to wait so long for treatment.
Over half of surveyed workers indicated that they would not tolerate a waiting list for more than three months, while 18% are unwilling to wait more than 30 days.
Men and younger people are the least likely to accept longer waiting times.
(!)This article is an advertorial and is not intended as editorial content.
*30yr old individual with mid-level cover, £200 excess living outside London - £24.53
*30yr old non-smoking couple with mid-level cover, £200 excess living outside London - £49.06
*30yr old non-smoking couple with 2 children, mid-level cover, living outside London- £59.86
*Over 50’s individual, £200 excess, living outside London- £50.71
Please note: ProtectionPlans are specialist lead generators who will earn a fee by introducing you to an authorised FCA regulated broker or insurer who can send you relevant quotes. We are not an independent price comparison site, or an insurance Brokerage. We do not offer financial advice.
ProtectionPlans is a trading name of Amesmo Ltd. Amesmo Ltd is registered in England and Wales, Company Registration No 11520871. Registered Office: 20-22 Wenlock Road London N1 7GU. Head Office: First Floor, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
Amesmo Ltd is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is entered on the Financial Services Register under number 820864. Registered with the Information Commissioners Office (Registration number ZA455421).
©2025 ProtectionPlans. All Rights Reserved.
