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Frog Financial Management Mortgage Brokers Rickmansworth
5.0
Carla van der Sluijs
1743416068
Frog were incredibly helpful when I approached them for a mortgage recommendation. Craig really took the time to understand what I needed and was very supportive throughout the process. Mortgages and the jargon around them can seem very overwhelming, especially to a first time buyer, but Frog made it a lot less stressful. Would definitely recommend!
Tannaz Rastegar
1742216810
I can’t recommend Charley highly enough! From the very start, she made the process of getting my building and contents insurance seamless. She provided me with a list of options, sent detailed and informative emails, and was incredibly flexible, kind, and patient throughout.The whole experience has been fantastic, professional, efficient, and stress-free. The member portal is another great addition, making everything even more accessible and straightforward.I was so impressed that I even told my solicitor to recommend Charley to her clients. If you’re looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond, Charley is the one to trust. 100% recommend!
Denis Bywaters
1742048349
I went to Frog for mortgage advise on buying a second property. Initially Greg provided me with various options available to me and spent the time explaining the pros and cons of each. This made choosing the right option very easy, feeling confident with my choice. Likewise, Charley was a great help with finding me the right insurance for my new property and landlords insurance.
Se7en Group
1741021620
Thoroughly professional and superbly efficient service. Moving home is stressful enough. My buildings insurance was at least one thing I did not have to worry about.
sophie Stockton
1739186324
I cannot recommend Frog enough. They have been so helpful and supportive.They have helped us to buy our first home and they were a huge helping hand when we had no idea where to start.Thank you so much for making the house buying process almost completely stress free.
Sammy Isaacs-Johnson
1739185463
We were recommended Frog by a family friend, and they have been absolutely brilliant through the whole house buying process. As first time buyers, the whole team has been so supportive always answering phone call and emails. Greg was so supportive when it came to our mortgage inquiries, very helpful and personable. Charley and Danni have been so helpful with insurances and Will writing, and we look forward to using them again in the future.
Nick Jones
1738007477
Frog Financial are definitely well worth a 5 star review, Greg and the team are fast, efficient and professional and always seem to put the customer first.
Mukesh Singh
1737024771
Frog financial management services provided us excellent help during purchase of our sweet first home in UK. Greg our advisor was very helpful, soft spoken person. Despite of my limited visa, Greg helped us to get mortgage with best available rate in the market.Highly recommended
Danielle Louise
1735329775
I couldn’t recommend Frog Management more. Greg made the mortgage application process really easy for my boyfriend and I who were first time buyers. I’d first been in touch with Greg a year prior when we started our property search and once our offer was accepted I got straight back in contact with Greg who was prompt to get everything moving for us. I would highly recommend Frog Management!
Aaron
1734177339
The team at Frog have been fantastic throughout the entire process. Providing great advice and having a proactive approach, I can't recommend them enough!
Sam E
1734009636
The whole team at Frog were outstanding for us. Greg was our contact for our Mortgage application and he couldn't have been more helpful. He was always available and happy to help with anything, very knowledgeable and we really felt like he wanted the best for us. Charley and Danni also assisted us with insurance cover and they were very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to understanding the policies. They regularly checked in to see if they could help with the whole process, which was greatly appreciated. All the team made the house moving process that bit less stressful and are thoroughly recommended.
Maliha Zaidi
1733993639
I recently worked with Charley to set up my contents insurance, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain all the details of the policy, ensuring it met my needs perfectly.The process was smooth and efficient, and Charley made sure I understood exactly what was covered and how the policy worked. She also provided excellent customer service, answering all my questions promptly and with patience.I highly recommend Charley to anyone looking for reliable insurance advice and support. Thank you for making this process so easy and stress-free!
Tom Roberts
1733169929
I can't recommend Frog Financial Management enough!They were friendly, helpful and really responsive. It really felt they went above and beyond for us (saving us a few extra quid too).
Jolijn Bronneberg
1732717048
Had a great experience with Frog Financial management. They work proactively, give good advise and are always quick on the ball. Would very much recommend.
Owen Adkins
1728940246
If you're looking for mortgage, insurance or any other financial protection advice, you really couldn't do any better than Greg, Charley and the rest of the Frog team. Since putting our house on the market, Greg was very quick to respond and generous with his time - always explaining things clearly and what our options were. With Frog's support, we had trust that we were making the right choices for our family.
John Vassallo
1727261810
The team at Frog are oustanding. A big thanks to Charley (who is amazing) at helping with my home insurance.Thank you very much
Tom Harding
1727018918
I can't thank Frog Financial enough! They made buying our first home so easy and stress free. Greg was so helpful throughout the whole process and really took time to explain things in detail. The rest of the team were also super helpful and proactive and so responsive to our emails and phone calls. I honestly cannot recommend them enough!
sarah heduan
1725377138
Greg, Ruth & the whole team at Frog Financial have been amazing at securing mortgages for myself and my sister. We have had lots of changes & challenges and they have been very helpful & quick at responding to multiple questions! For myself, being self employed, Greg worked wonders to find a lender that worked. Fingers crossed until it all completes!
Lesley Ashton
1724154889
I highly recommend Frog Financial Management. Charley is fantastic, so helpful and sorts us out every year. Than you
Sacha Podda
1724067412
Can't recommend Craig and his team enough! Amazing family ran business who will work tirelessly to provide you the best service. Got us exactly what we wanted and was always just a phone call away if we had any queries or needed some advice and support.Will definitely be using them again.
Katie Bryden
1723557747
I could not recommend using Frog financials more!They are quick to reply to any queries via email and on the phone. They provide well informed advice and are exceptionally friendly when answering questions.I will definitely be using them again in the future!
Emma Hooley
1722871153
Greg and the team have been super helpful throughout the whole mortgage process! Greg has explained each part of the application with great detail to make sure we understand it fully. They were prompt in their replies and made this a completely stress-free experience, highly recommend!
Paul Singh
1721049224
Very professional and knowledgeable service with great detail and kindness, I have been using frog services now for 12 years and am very happy with the products they find for me
Simon Gardner
1720201499
After trying various agents and insurers, Frog FM was able to secure exactly what I needed and for a reasonable premium. Professional and friendly service. I know who to go to first next time!
Roger James
1719570412
I first contacted Frog several years ago and they are now my "go to" company for all financial matters and advice. I have always found them friendly, efficient and easy to deal with, and I applaud their ability to convert "financial jargon" into everyday understandable language.I also especially appreciate that they will contact and remind me when I need to review some aspect of my finances. I can without hesitation fully recommend Frog and all their team members
Alex Woodford
1718270992
Charley and Danni have been exceptional in assisting me with managing my insurance requirements. They offer an outstanding and effortless service.
mireille lavollee
1718203179
Amazing.Charley and Greg were amazing in listening to my needs and being able to offer the best solution for me.Thank you Charley for your patience with me. You have been incredible.I like the fact that they are a local company.I strongly recommend them.
Samantha Simpson
1713710984
I have used Frog Financial for several mortgages and cannot recommend them enough. Extremely helpful, professional and efficient and always going above and beyond to make the process as smooth as possible and finding the best options for me. Everyone in the team is brilliant to work with and I will of course be using them for all future mortgages! Sam x
Tom Evans
1713279680
I dealt with Greg to get a mortgage on my first property - he was fantastic, helped educate me on the process as well as coming up with outside of the box solutions, really happy with the service and will 100% use him again in the future.
Jason Benn
1712763206
An exceptional service given. Everyone we have spoken with has gone above and beyond to help us and answer all questions we have. Can not recommend Frog financial management enough and will be using them again in the future.Helena & Jason
Carl Goodman
1712568081
Greg and the team at Frog Financial have been excellent with finding me a mortgage a couple of years ago and managing the renewal recently. They have been able to find the best deals in the market and provide good options and advice based on our conversations. They are friendly, attentive and responsive and I highly recommend them.
andrew grant duff
1709556163
Excellent service from Charley on a non-standard building and contents insurance. She was prompt, and knowledgeable, and helped clarify various issues
Elena Prokopiou
1708805074
Phenomenal service. I have and will recommend Frog Financial to everyone. Informative, helpful, great communication, so kind, and we really felt like the whole team cared about us. Took so much of the stress out of the process. We have no doubt that we will use Frog again! 🐸
William Oakes
1708085925
Arranged our mortgage deal and building insurance with Frog. They were really helpful throughout the whole process and we would have no hesitation at all recommending to others.
K.K. Gres
1707130758
Just the best, Greg helped me find a mortgage for my first property when other mortgage brokers couldn't find one to fit my needs. They were great answering any questions I had and helped me a lot throughout the house buying process. Also helped find and set up house insurance. Will be continuing to use them in the future and I highly recommend them.
Dave Shirvell
1706109059
I was directed to Frog Financial in September 2018 and received excellent financial advice and general guidance. Since then I have requested them to investigate house insurance for me and have always signed up to the suggested policies.I would have no hesitation in suggesting they are approached by my friends to discuss their requirements.
Jackie Samuel
1705480246
Charley was fantastic to work with. She was super efficient, working swiftly to find the best deal and to make it happen. I would be thrilled to recommend her and Frog Financial.
Lawrence Mills
1705081739
The team at Frog did a stellar job of our remortgage, they took the stress out of the process with prompt, friendly and most importantly informative communication which made the whole process a breeze. We would not hesitate Frog to anyone. Thank you!
mark jordan
1704296797
I have been using Craig and Greg for 3 years and I have been very impressed with the service from Frog. The mortgage solutions that I required were fairly unusual and Greg was able to provide a bespoke service to suit my needs.
samantha strudwicke
1702916550
Amazing financial service from Greg and his team.Really friendly, approachable and efficient. No waiting around for anythingGreat knowledge on helping me, they were also very patient and made the experience stress free. I will be recommending them to anyone needing help with mortgage /financial mattersFeel more secure now with help and advice given. Will be back again in 2 years
Clare Over
1702496481
Amazing service...always a very professional and quick service. Would definitely recommend:)
Alice B
1702387954
I had a great experience with Frog Financial Management. Right from the start Greg was super reassuring and knowledgeable. As first time buyers we had a lot of questions and the whole team were always on hand to answer them. Greg, Danni and Charley were beyond helpful, always responsive and got everything that we needed sorted out, which added some peace of mind to what can be a scary process!
Ben
1700132135
Frog Financial have been sourcing property finance for me for several years. Always on hand to offer advice in the ever changing and complex world of mortgages! Charley can also source competitive property insurance.
D Farrow
1699305350
Craig,Ruth and the team have been fantastic.After a bad experience with another advisor, I contacted Frog.From the start Craig explained exactly how he would apply for the mortgage.My application was not straightforward as I had been Ltd for only one year.Craig, Ruth and the Frog team were extremely persistent at getting me the mortgage and always kept me updated and informed ,even calling out of hours for some reassurance.They are very professional and genuinely nice people, and great at what they do.I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Girish BP
1699089350
Excellent service, very proactive and quick to source our insurance policy renewal options from the market. Would highly recommend them. Charley has been providing great service to us.
AK
1698947412
I’ve used Frog Financial services for nearly 3 years in a row for my home contents insurance. Charley is beyond professional and helpful and is always willing to to go above and beyond with any questions I may have. I would high recommend their services!
Mandy Kent
1695728117
I have just used frog financial management for equity release. They were helpful and informative. They helped me every step keeping me well informed. Thankyou to all the team, I would definitely recommend them.
Megan Booth
1695214306
I wouldn't go anywhere else for mortgage help than Frog Financial. They are so helpful throughout the whole process and no question is too big or too small for them. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Grace Kearns
1693823190
Couldn’t recommend higher. Fantastic team from beginning to end. Managed to secure me a great mortgage even in these tricky times.
Although most UK residents are entitled to excellent free healthcare from the NHS there can be significant benefits to having Private Medical Insurance.
Private Medical insurance pays all, or some of your medical bills if you’re treated privately (depending on the policy conditions). It gives you a choice in the level of care you get and how and when it is provided.
Private medical insurance can be beneficial if:
- You want peace of mind that you can get diagnostic and treatment quickly.
- You would prefer not to wait for NHS treatment.
- You would prefer to stick to private hospitals where possible.
- You want to be covered for drugs and treatment you can’t get on the NHS, like specialist surgery for sports-related injuries (depending on the policy conditions).
You don’t have to take out private medical insurance, but if you don’t want to use the NHS, you might find it hard to pay for private treatment without insurance, especially for serious conditions.
We can help you on different types of options available for both personal and business policies.
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Some of our Google Reviews
Frog were incredibly helpful when I approached them for a mortgage recommendation. Craig really took the time to understand what I needed and was very supportive throughout the process. Mortgages and the jargon around them can seem very overwhelming, especially to a first time buyer, but Frog made it a lot less stressful. Would definitely recommend!
I can’t recommend Charley highly enough! From the very start, she made the process of getting my building and contents insurance seamless. She provided me with a list of options, sent detailed and informative emails, and was incredibly flexible, kind, and patient throughout.The whole experience has been fantastic, professional, efficient, and stress-free. The member portal is another great addition, making everything even more accessible and straightforward.I was so impressed that I even told my solicitor to recommend Charley to her clients. If you’re looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond, Charley is the one to trust. 100% recommend!
I went to Frog for mortgage advise on buying a second property. Initially Greg provided me with various options available to me and spent the time explaining the pros and cons of each. This made choosing the right option very easy, feeling confident with my choice. Likewise, Charley was a great help with finding me the right insurance for my new property and landlords insurance.
Thoroughly professional and superbly efficient service. Moving home is stressful enough. My buildings insurance was at least one thing I did not have to worry about.
I cannot recommend Frog enough. They have been so helpful and supportive.They have helped us to buy our first home and they were a huge helping hand when we had no idea where to start.Thank you so much for making the house buying process almost completely stress free.
We were recommended Frog by a family friend, and they have been absolutely brilliant through the whole house buying process. As first time buyers, the whole team has been so supportive always answering phone call and emails. Greg was so supportive when it came to our mortgage inquiries, very helpful and personable. Charley and Danni have been so helpful with insurances and Will writing, and we look forward to using them again in the future.
Frog Financial are definitely well worth a 5 star review, Greg and the team are fast, efficient and professional and always seem to put the customer first.
Frog financial management services provided us excellent help during purchase of our sweet first home in UK. Greg our advisor was very helpful, soft spoken person. Despite of my limited visa, Greg helped us to get mortgage with best available rate in the market.Highly recommended
I couldn’t recommend Frog Management more. Greg made the mortgage application process really easy for my boyfriend and I who were first time buyers. I’d first been in touch with Greg a year prior when we started our property search and once our offer was accepted I got straight back in contact with Greg who was prompt to get everything moving for us. I would highly recommend Frog Management!
The team at Frog have been fantastic throughout the entire process. Providing great advice and having a proactive approach, I can't recommend them enough!
The whole team at Frog were outstanding for us. Greg was our contact for our Mortgage application and he couldn't have been more helpful. He was always available and happy to help with anything, very knowledgeable and we really felt like he wanted the best for us. Charley and Danni also assisted us with insurance cover and they were very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to understanding the policies. They regularly checked in to see if they could help with the whole process, which was greatly appreciated. All the team made the house moving process that bit less stressful and are thoroughly recommended.
I recently worked with Charley to set up my contents insurance, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain all the details of the policy, ensuring it met my needs perfectly.The process was smooth and efficient, and Charley made sure I understood exactly what was covered and how the policy worked. She also provided excellent customer service, answering all my questions promptly and with patience.I highly recommend Charley to anyone looking for reliable insurance advice and support. Thank you for making this process so easy and stress-free!
I can't recommend Frog Financial Management enough!They were friendly, helpful and really responsive. It really felt they went above and beyond for us (saving us a few extra quid too).
Had a great experience with Frog Financial management. They work proactively, give good advise and are always quick on the ball. Would very much recommend.
If you're looking for mortgage, insurance or any other financial protection advice, you really couldn't do any better than Greg, Charley and the rest of the Frog team. Since putting our house on the market, Greg was very quick to respond and generous with his time - always explaining things clearly and what our options were. With Frog's support, we had trust that we were making the right choices for our family.
The team at Frog are oustanding. A big thanks to Charley (who is amazing) at helping with my home insurance.Thank you very much
I can't thank Frog Financial enough! They made buying our first home so easy and stress free. Greg was so helpful throughout the whole process and really took time to explain things in detail. The rest of the team were also super helpful and proactive and so responsive to our emails and phone calls. I honestly cannot recommend them enough!
Greg, Ruth & the whole team at Frog Financial have been amazing at securing mortgages for myself and my sister. We have had lots of changes & challenges and they have been very helpful & quick at responding to multiple questions! For myself, being self employed, Greg worked wonders to find a lender that worked. Fingers crossed until it all completes!
I highly recommend Frog Financial Management. Charley is fantastic, so helpful and sorts us out every year. Than you
Can't recommend Craig and his team enough! Amazing family ran business who will work tirelessly to provide you the best service. Got us exactly what we wanted and was always just a phone call away if we had any queries or needed some advice and support.Will definitely be using them again.
I could not recommend using Frog financials more!They are quick to reply to any queries via email and on the phone. They provide well informed advice and are exceptionally friendly when answering questions.I will definitely be using them again in the future!
Greg and the team have been super helpful throughout the whole mortgage process! Greg has explained each part of the application with great detail to make sure we understand it fully. They were prompt in their replies and made this a completely stress-free experience, highly recommend!
Very professional and knowledgeable service with great detail and kindness, I have been using frog services now for 12 years and am very happy with the products they find for me
After trying various agents and insurers, Frog FM was able to secure exactly what I needed and for a reasonable premium. Professional and friendly service. I know who to go to first next time!
I first contacted Frog several years ago and they are now my "go to" company for all financial matters and advice. I have always found them friendly, efficient and easy to deal with, and I applaud their ability to convert "financial jargon" into everyday understandable language.I also especially appreciate that they will contact and remind me when I need to review some aspect of my finances. I can without hesitation fully recommend Frog and all their team members
Charley and Danni have been exceptional in assisting me with managing my insurance requirements. They offer an outstanding and effortless service.
Amazing.Charley and Greg were amazing in listening to my needs and being able to offer the best solution for me.Thank you Charley for your patience with me. You have been incredible.I like the fact that they are a local company.I strongly recommend them.
I have used Frog Financial for several mortgages and cannot recommend them enough. Extremely helpful, professional and efficient and always going above and beyond to make the process as smooth as possible and finding the best options for me. Everyone in the team is brilliant to work with and I will of course be using them for all future mortgages! Sam x
I dealt with Greg to get a mortgage on my first property - he was fantastic, helped educate me on the process as well as coming up with outside of the box solutions, really happy with the service and will 100% use him again in the future.
An exceptional service given. Everyone we have spoken with has gone above and beyond to help us and answer all questions we have. Can not recommend Frog financial management enough and will be using them again in the future.Helena & Jason
Greg and the team at Frog Financial have been excellent with finding me a mortgage a couple of years ago and managing the renewal recently. They have been able to find the best deals in the market and provide good options and advice based on our conversations. They are friendly, attentive and responsive and I highly recommend them.
Amazing team could not have done it without them.
Excellent service from Charley on a non-standard building and contents insurance. She was prompt, and knowledgeable, and helped clarify various issues
Phenomenal service. I have and will recommend Frog Financial to everyone. Informative, helpful, great communication, so kind, and we really felt like the whole team cared about us. Took so much of the stress out of the process. We have no doubt that we will use Frog again! 🐸
Arranged our mortgage deal and building insurance with Frog. They were really helpful throughout the whole process and we would have no hesitation at all recommending to others.
Just the best, Greg helped me find a mortgage for my first property when other mortgage brokers couldn't find one to fit my needs. They were great answering any questions I had and helped me a lot throughout the house buying process. Also helped find and set up house insurance. Will be continuing to use them in the future and I highly recommend them.
I was directed to Frog Financial in September 2018 and received excellent financial advice and general guidance. Since then I have requested them to investigate house insurance for me and have always signed up to the suggested policies.I would have no hesitation in suggesting they are approached by my friends to discuss their requirements.
Response from the owner: Has it been 5 years already! How time flies when you're having fun! Thanks Dave for your lovely review, it's always a pleasure!
Charley was fantastic to work with. She was super efficient, working swiftly to find the best deal and to make it happen. I would be thrilled to recommend her and Frog Financial.
Response from the owner: Thank you very much Jackie, I'll be sure to pass that on to Charley!
The team at Frog did a stellar job of our remortgage, they took the stress out of the process with prompt, friendly and most importantly informative communication which made the whole process a breeze. We would not hesitate Frog to anyone. Thank you!
Response from the owner: Thanks very much Lawrence, that's what we're here for, glad we lived up to expectations! And may I say, a big thank you for the doughnuts, we're all rolling around the office now!
I have been using Craig and Greg for 3 years and I have been very impressed with the service from Frog. The mortgage solutions that I required were fairly unusual and Greg was able to provide a bespoke service to suit my needs.
Response from the owner: Hi Mark, very good of you to take the time to write us a glowing 5* review, it's appreciated by all of us! We look forward to speaking with you again soon!
Amazing financial service from Greg and his team.Really friendly, approachable and efficient. No waiting around for anythingGreat knowledge on helping me, they were also very patient and made the experience stress free. I will be recommending them to anyone needing help with mortgage /financial mattersFeel more secure now with help and advice given. Will be back again in 2 years
Amazing service...always a very professional and quick service. Would definitely recommend:)
I had a great experience with Frog Financial Management. Right from the start Greg was super reassuring and knowledgeable. As first time buyers we had a lot of questions and the whole team were always on hand to answer them. Greg, Danni and Charley were beyond helpful, always responsive and got everything that we needed sorted out, which added some peace of mind to what can be a scary process!
Frog Financial have been sourcing property finance for me for several years. Always on hand to offer advice in the ever changing and complex world of mortgages! Charley can also source competitive property insurance.
Response from the owner: Thanks for your 5* star review Ben! It's been a few years already, and we look forward to many more years of working together!
Craig,Ruth and the team have been fantastic.After a bad experience with another advisor, I contacted Frog.From the start Craig explained exactly how he would apply for the mortgage.My application was not straightforward as I had been Ltd for only one year.Craig, Ruth and the Frog team were extremely persistent at getting me the mortgage and always kept me updated and informed ,even calling out of hours for some reassurance.They are very professional and genuinely nice people, and great at what they do.I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Dean! It has been a testing one, but Craig's quite tenacious! Thank you for your patience, and I'm very pleased that we got there in the end! We're very happy for you both.
Excellent service, very proactive and quick to source our insurance policy renewal options from the market. Would highly recommend them. Charley has been providing great service to us.
I’ve used Frog Financial services for nearly 3 years in a row for my home contents insurance. Charley is beyond professional and helpful and is always willing to to go above and beyond with any questions I may have. I would high recommend their services!
I have just used frog financial management for equity release. They were helpful and informative. They helped me every step keeping me well informed. Thankyou to all the team, I would definitely recommend them.
I wouldn't go anywhere else for mortgage help than Frog Financial. They are so helpful throughout the whole process and no question is too big or too small for them. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Response from the owner: We do try hard to make the process as smooth as possible for our clients, so very pleased to hear that we've succeeded! It was a pleasure! Take care and speak soon.
Couldn’t recommend higher. Fantastic team from beginning to end. Managed to secure me a great mortgage even in these tricky times.
Please note, for these insurance products, terms and conditions apply. This information is a summary only. You will receive a full policy document upon application. This policy will set out the terms, conditions and limitations of cover provided under the plan. Private Medical Insurance will be referred to our partners and no advice will be given by Frog Financial Management Ltd.
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Like all insurance, the cover you get from private medical insurance depends on the policy you buy.
Basic private medical insurance usually picks up the costs of most in-patient treatments (tests and surgery) and day-care surgery.
Policies can be extended to provide out-patient treatments (such as specialists and consultants)
Some policies pay you a small fixed amount for each night, should you have to spend it in an NHS hospital.
You don’t need private medical insurance if:
- You’re happy to rely on the NHS for your care
- You already have medical insurance through your employee benefits package
- You can pay for individual treatments – if you have sufficient savings it might be more cost effective to pay for any treatment you might need privately than to pay regular insurance premiums.
- Significantly reduce the waiting time, when compared to the NHS.
- Specialist referrals. You can ask your GP to refer you to an expert or specialist working privately to get a second opinion or specialist treatment.
- Get the scans you want. If the NHS delays a scan, or won’t let you have one, you can use your cover to pay for it.
- Choose your surgeon and hospital. You can (in theory) choose a surgeon and hospital to suit your time and place – which isn’t possible on the NHS.
- Get a private room. You can use it to get a private room, rather than staying in an open ward which might be mixed-sex.
- Specialist drugs and treatments might be available. Some specialist drugs and treatments aren’t available on the NHS because they’re too expensive or not approved by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in England and Wales (NICE) or the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC).
- Physiotherapy. You get quicker access to physiotherapy sessions if you have insurance than you would through NHS treatment.
- Individual policies can be pricy – and the price will go up. A typical family premium (two adults in their 40s and two children under 10) can vary from £700 to £1,800 per year. Premiums will rise every year, and with age – so by the time you’re older, and more likely to need hospital treatment, you might not be able to afford it.
- Chronic illnesses aren’t usually covered. Most policies don’t cover chronic illnesses which are incurable, such as diabetes and some cancers.
- There might not be any local treatment options. If you choose a policy with an approved list of consultants and hospitals this might not include the expert consultant you want to see or a convenient location for treatment.
- Use savings for all or part of your medical costs – around one in five private patients do this. Hip and knee replacements cost an average of £10,000 each, while MRI scans cost from £500*. You can shop around for scan prices – your GP can help you do this. *Source – The Money Advice Service
- Just pay for a private consultation if you want an expert or second opinion. Then, if necessary, your consultant will refer you back into the NHS for treatment.
If you fall ill or have an accident and can’t work, you might find it hard to keep up mortgage payments or handle the bills – especially if you don’t have enough savings or sick pay from your employer.
Your priority should be insurance that keeps you out of financial difficulty such as income protection.
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