In 2023 PULSE ran a survey in which a quarter of GPs responded they have private medical insurance, citing concerns around waiting lists and the level of treatment available on the NHS, a Pulse survey has revealed. The survey of 860 GPs found that 21% have their own personal private medical insurance, while 4% have it funded through employers. A further 15% said they were considering taking it out.
Only a snapshot of the GP population.
Results in full
Do you have private medical insurance?
Yes: 21%
Yes, through employers: 4%
No, but I am considering it: 15%
No: 59%
Don’t know/don’t want to say: 1%
Total respondents: 860