Private healthcare in the UK, where universal state-funded healthcare is provided by the National Health Service, is a niche market.
Private healthcare services are normally provided as a top-up for NHS services (free of charge) or funded by employers through medical insurance as part of a benefits package to employees. Most private care is for specialist referrals from the NHS. Private healthcare has cut waiting times for some patients.[1]
- ^ "Private healthcare delivered by an NHS Foundation Trust". www.england.nhs.uk. Retrieved 2023-10-30.