The private medical sector operates alongside the National Health Service and over the years, as a result of length waiting listings, together with other problems associated with lack of funding, the demand for private medical care has increased dramatically.

Medical treatment is expensive, but financial provision for private treatments can be made by means of an insurance policy. However, you should examine the details of your policy carefully, as many types of private medical insurance will require you to initially meet the cost of your treatment, with reimbursement at a later date, subject to the terms of the plan selected.