Is private healthcare good value for money?

More people than ever are turning to the private sector for healthcare, with growing numbers taking out private medical insurance to help cover the cost. But is it worth the monthly outlay?

In this episode of Which? Money, Matthew Jenkin from our Money team reveals the results of our member survey, including which insurance providers were rated the highest.

He also explores whether policy holders believe they’re getting good value for money, and explains how much you’d likely pay depending on your age, where you live and any pre-existing medical conditions.

Plus, William Pett, interim director of policy and external affairs at Healthwatch, joins us to talk about what he calls “two-tier healthcare” - and what needs to improve in the NHS to restore public confidence.

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