The latest figures mark the fifth consecutive year of growth for PMI-funded admission levels as NHS waiting lists fall by 137,000.

There were 953,000 private health admissions in 2025, according to the Private Healthcare Information Network.

Consumer trust in PMI sits at around 58.5%, while claims satisfaction has risen to 66.08%, according to the Spring 2026 Trust in PMI Index.

Bupa’s Healthy Workforce, Healthy Economy paper found that private medical insurance (PMI) is estimated to save the NHS £4.2bn. 

Private medical insurance funded admissions reached a record 500,000 in the first nine months of 2025, according to Broadstone analysis, as NHS waiting lists remained high and...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network (TRM) announced the appointment of Gemma Penkethman as PMI supervision & development manager.

Healthcare benefits are becoming an increasingly integral part of benefits packages as pressure on the NHS continues to rise.

Diagnostic tests and scans are the top reason for Private Medical Insurance (PMI) claims, while mental health remains a concern for younger people.

Increased claims satisfaction among reported reasons for greater consumer confidence.

PMI-funded admissions rose 17% from pre-pandemic levels, increasing from 290,000 in H1 2019 to 338,000 in H1 2025.