With this 'economic downturn' showing no tangible signs of easing for us 'ordinary' consumers (unemployment still on the rise), those of us lucky enough to have a job and a house are having to prioritise and shop around for the best deals on everything we buy.
The downturn over the last few years has affected our society in a myriad of ways (some of which we probably are not aware of yet) - and one of these has undoubtedly been in health - the NHS has been stretched to its limits as more people fall ill from stress related illnesses, this has made it even more difficult to get an appointment with a specialist if you fall ill.
Therefore, even though our finances are somewhat under pressure, there are still many people who wish to have the security of private medical insurance behind them, to protect them just incase. Most consumer experts will encourage you to shop around for your health insurance quote. This can be done effectively online, there are numerous health insurance comparison sites, however, sometimes it may be wise to go direct to the company themselves. Most of the biggest health insurers should be able to give you a free no obligation quote.
Good luck with getting your quote, if you have any experiences which may be useful please feel free to let us know.