Britain’s healthcare services have been put in thirteenth place in a European league table, lower than countries such as Hungary, Austria and Luxembourg. The list was compiled by the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) and although the UK had gained four points since last year's grading, many people are concerned that we should be higher up. Such concerns could even lead some people to opt for private medical insurance to ensure that they are receiving the best possible treatment available in this country.

The EHCI assesses the different healthcare services in Europe, based upon many factors, including the amount of information available for patients, the quality of the treatment, and how easy it is to access the various services available. The Netherlands came out top of the league table, which again could lead people into making enquiries about cash plan private medical insurance policies such as those offered by Freedom, in order to access services similar to these efficient, top quality, foreign healthcare providers. 

Freedom’s private health insurance policies allow the patient to choose where they would like to receive their treatment, by paying them a cash lump sum, rather than paying directly to the hospital. In this case, the patient could if they wished, bypass the facilities in Britain, and use their money to pay for private treatment in countries with highly regarded hospitals like the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria and Luxembourg. Perhaps perceptions of the NHS have been damaged recently, with stories of long waiting lists, and superbugs, so by getting a quote for a private medical insurance policy, efficient, convenient and the best quality treatment centres will be available, whether that is at home or abroad.