The National Health Service, which for decades was a cause for national pride and internationally recognised as being the best system in the world, has had to face seemingly overwhelming challenges in recent years. While it’s still able to offer excellence in some areas – accident and emergency, and pædiatric care for example – many people are having to look to other ways of seeking and receiving treatment for non-urgent cases.
The range of insuring and funding options available these days reflects the demands of ordinary people who want greater control over their own healthcare.