Better Health, Less Waiting: Why More People Are Choosing Private Healthcare

"For many people, healthcare isn't just about treatment. It's about getting back to work, back to family life and back to doing the things they enjoy.

Yet with growing demand for healthcare services, many patients are looking for more control over when and where they receive treatment. That's why increasing numbers of people across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex are exploring private healthcare, whether through private medical insurance, self-pay options or NHS Patient Choice.

At Practice Plus Group Hospital Portsmouth, we're helping patients access high-quality care quickly, locally and at a price that often surprises them.

Private Healthcare Has Changed

Many people still assume private healthcare is only for those with expensive insurance policies. In reality, patients can access our services in three ways:

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Self-pay treatment

NHS-funded treatment through Patient Choice where eligible

Whatever route they choose, patients benefit from shorter waiting times, rapid access to diagnostics and specialist consultations, and a personalised experience focused on their individual needs.

Competitive Prices, Outstanding Care

The cost of private healthcare is often less than people expect.

Many patients choose self-pay because it gives them certainty, flexibility and direct access to treatment without lengthy delays. From an initial consultation through to diagnosis, treatment and recovery, our team works to make the process straightforward and stress-free.

For businesses, private healthcare can also be a valuable investment in employee wellbeing. Supporting staff to access treatment sooner can reduce time away from work, aid recovery and demonstrate a genuine commitment to looking after your people.

It's not just employees who benefit. Whether you're looking after your own health, supporting a partner, caring for ageing parents or seeking treatment for another family member, private healthcare offers reassurance when it's needed most.

Specialist Care Close to Home

Located in the heart of Portsmouth, Practice Plus Group Hospital Portsmouth provides a wide range of specialist services delivered by experienced consultants and clinical teams.

Our key specialties include:

Orthopaedics – including hand, wrist, foot and ankle treatments

General Surgery

Cataract Surgery and Ophthalmology

Urology

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Cardiology

Diagnostic Services

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Whether patients need an initial investigation, a specialist consultation or a surgical procedure, they can access expert care without having to travel far from home.

Local Expertise, National Strength

Practice Plus Group is one of England's leading independent healthcare providers, with hospitals and healthcare services across the country.

That national footprint brings the reassurance of established clinical expertise, while our Portsmouth team delivers care with a local focus, serving communities across Hampshire and the wider South Coast.

Whether you're a business owner looking at employee health benefits, an HR professional exploring healthcare options for your workforce, or simply someone interested in understanding your own treatment choices, we'd be delighted to show you how accessible private healthcare can be.

Because when it comes to your health, having a choice matters."