Almost 50% of 35-44 year-olds expect to use UK private healthcare in the next year, according to IHPN. This could be reflective of a shift in attitude towards considering private healthcare. Endora Health is a new platform which aims to centralise information, allowing people to find and compare services across the UK.
Going Private 2025 Report By IHPN
Private healthcare is more commonly being seen as “essential” for younger working-age people, according to the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN).
The Going Private 2025 report showed 49% of people aged 35-44 year olds expect to pay for treatment in the coming year. This could be reflective of a shift in mindset; specifically, that people are no longer seeing private healthcare in the UK as just a luxury, but rather a necessary part of healthcare within the UK.
The Relevance of Private Healthcare
Key findings from the IHPN report show:
- Over 7 in 10 people across the UK would consider using private healthcare.
- 49% of 35-44 year-olds expect to pay for private care within the next year.
- Openness spans regions and socio-economic groups.
This demonstrates that considering private healthcare is not reserved for the wealthy, it’s relevant for people across various age groups, regions, and professional backgrounds.
How Endora Health Can Support Access to Private Healthcare
Navigating private healthcare options can be challenging and frustrating. Endora Health is launching with the primary aim of providing a central platform where users can:
- Discover and compare private healthcare services using, or partnered with, regulated facilities across the UK.
- Access information on guide pricing, reviews, and before-and-after results.
- Explore options and services.
However, it is important to note: it does not provide medical advice or treatment.
Currently, as of the time of writing this article (12th November 2025), the website is being developed and has started with breast surgery services e.g. breast augmentation.
Why People Are Choosing Private Care
The reasons driving uptake go beyond speed of access (Going Private 2025 Report):
- NHS Access Challenges: 46% of patients cited going private because they cannot secure NHS appointments in a timely manner, with more than 10% citing cancelled or postponed NHS appointments.
- Private Medical Insurance: 24% of people use private healthcare because their insurance covers it, up from 20% last year.
Types of Services
Additionally, private healthcare is used across the full spectrum of care (Going Private 2025 Report):
- 43% – private consultations with doctors.
- 28% – private GP appointments.
- 35% – private diagnostic treatments (e.g. scans).
- 25% – minor operations.
- 18% – major operations.
Tried the NHS first?
When asked if they had tried using the NHS first, only 57% answered yes, whereas 40% went directly to private healthcare.
Key Takeaways
- Nearly 50% of 35-44 year-olds expect to pay for treatment within a year, according to IHPN Going Private 2025 Report
- Endora Health aims to provide a central platform to find & compare private healthcare services across the UK.
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This article was published: 13th November 2022 (Last Updated 13th November 2022).