Can I choose where I am treated/my private hospitals?

There are three different options you can choose: Essential, Countrywide and Extended Hospital Lists. Essential lists tend to help lower your premium and covers you to stay in NHS private patient units along with your local private hospitals. The Countrywide list extends the coverage of the Essential list, giving you access to private hospitals and clinics. The Extended list gives you access to the widest access including London private hospitals.

What is the difference between the NHS and Private Health Insurance?

As a nation we are fortunate to have a publicly funded health service, giving everyone access to treatment at little to no cost. Due to increasing pressure on the NHS, many people now face long waiting lists and delayed or cancelled treatment. Whilst receiving private treatment you will not face long waiting lists for treatment, in fact you are likely to be seen within a week or so. Health Insurance offers you access to a choice of hospitals and treatment times that suit you, with overnight stays often being in a private room. More on the NHS and Private Medical Insurance here.

Can I get cover for cancer treatment should I be diagnosed?

Health Insurance gives you access to the latest cancer treatment, as well as medication and procedures that don’t tend to be obtainable on the NHS. Private cancer care is intended to make your treatment as comfortable as possible by making chemotherapy at home an option, along with home nursing.

Can I get cover for my pre-existing condition?

Long NHS waiting lists and cancelled or delayed procedures are a common motivation for initial enquiries into Health Insurance. Depending on the condition, it is unlikely it will be covered on your plan. Although, if you have a pre-existing condition speak to one of our expert advisors as different underwriting options may suit your needs.

Southmead Hospital Charity Cheque Presentation

Throughout 2024 and 2025, Southmead Hospital Charity was the chosen charity of the year for Usay Compare.

The charity is close to our hearts for many of our team. In early 2024, we lost a dear colleague and friend to many at Usay Compare, Aly Sunderland. Southmead Hospital Charity provided excellent care for Aly and we wanted to give back.

Throughout the two years of raising money for Southmead Hospital Charity, our team took on a variety of challenges including: an annual memorial walk, The Great Bristol Run, the Bristol to Bath trail. We also used our annual Employee Awards Evening to raise money with a money tree raffle.

We're pleased to announce we raised an incredible £14,537.97 in total. Our team really pulled together and got behind this important cause, which shows in the grand total raised.

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On Thursday 30th April, we welcomed Jayne Mallard, Corporate Partnerships Officer at Southmead Hospital Charity, to our head office, where Mark Noble, CEO at Usay Compare, presented her with a cheque.

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Many of our team gathered at head office to celebrate the achievements of the past two years and watch the cheque presentation.

Thank you to all of our team who fundraised, donated money and supported Southmead Hospital Charity.

Usay Compare Present Cheque to Southmead Hospital Charity

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