9am-5pm, Mon - Fri excludes Bank Holidays
8am-5pm, Mon-Fri excludes Bank Holidays
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
For £15.50 per person, per month you can access a range of services including
Everyone pays the same price, there are no hidden fees or excesses to pay.
Don't be. Whatever your medical history, we've got you. When we say everyone is welcome, we mean absolutely everyone (all UK residents).
Because what really makes us different is that we're run for all our members, and everything we do is for our member community.
We're not about private healthcare for the few, but private healthcare for the many.
We have a national network of over 500 facilities providing members with access to diagnostic consultations and tests.
We also have a national network of 43 specialist hospitals which includes five hospitals for paediatric services at which we can authorise your surgical and other treatment procedures.
And our healthcare includes even more
You can call the 24/7 GP Helpline to book an appointment with a UK‑based GP for you and your family as soon as you join.
After six months you can request access to physiotherapy, diagnostics and after 24 months^ you can request access to surgical treatment when there's a wait above our current NHS wait time threshold.
"For people who cannot afford private healthcare from the big multi-national companies, Benenden Health is affordable, prompt at letting you know if they can help and in my humble opinion 10/10. I would recommend if you can afford a Benenden Health membership".
With your membership you can access care such as 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines, plus access to services such as Physiotherapy and Medical Diagnostics and Surgical Treatment.
We're not just here for when you're feeling under the weather, we're on hand with lots of ways to support your everyday wellbeing.
From day one:
For general enquiries call us on
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Excludes Bank Holidays
We love a chat and we're happy to answer your questions about Benenden Health. Alternatively, we can call you back when it's convenient.
Download your guide to Benenden Healthcare to find out more about:
In our monthly newsletter we share helpful tips on:
Find out more about your membership, including:
For £15.50 per person, per month, you can benefit from a range of private healthcare treatments and services. Some services are available straight away and some are available after six or 24 months^ of membership.
Relax knowing you can talk to a professional about a health concern 24/7.
When you need us for something more serious, we’re here to offer help with that too. We offer the following healthcare services only after six months of membership to help ensure there's enough money in the fund to support our members.
We complement the NHS by offering access to private healthcare when members experience delays with NHS appointments. We’re aware that the private healthcare network is also facing demands due to the pressures within the NHS. Your consultant/healthcare provider will be able to give you guidance, should you face any delays in accessing the service you need.
There are limits and exclusions which apply to your membership. Our healthcare services are provided on a discretionary basis and are subject to the resources we have available. Some cases can be dependent on a referral by a qualified NHS practitioner. NHS wait times and the type of treatment required. Examples of surgical treatment not on our approved procedures list are joint replacements, and brain, heart and cancer treatment. For further information on limits and exclusions please refer to the Guide to Benenden Healthcare.
Access 24/7 GP services and request support through our Mental Health helpline.
After six months of membership, you can request access to private Medical Diagnosis and after 24 months^ access to surgical treatment in just a few simple steps.
Use the Wellbeing Hub to access a wide-ranging choice of articles, videos and recordings to support your mental wellbeing, fitness and nutritional needs.
Join our Online Community and connect with like-minded members, share experiences and hints and tips.
Download your guide to Benenden Healthcare to find out more about:
In our monthly newsletter we share helpful tips on:
Find out more about your membership, including:
For general enquiries call us on
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Excludes Bank Holidays
We love a chat and we're happy to answer your questions about Benenden Health. Alternatively, we can call you back when it's convenient.
This is healthcare done different. So people of Britain you can be sure we’ve got you. Your worries, your sleepless nights and even your bunions. We’ve got the under the weather you. The don’t have time to see a doctor you.
And the healthy you too. With nutritious recipes, exercise tips and a world of wellbeing at your fingertips.
Only £15.50 per person, per month.
We're not a health insurance provider. We complement the NHS by offering access to private healthcare.
To keep costs low, we don't replicate some of the major services provided by the NHS. For example, joint replacements, and brain, heart and cancer treatment.
We offer immediate access to 24/7 medical and support helplines. Plus after six months you get access to diagnosis and after 24 months^ access to surgical treatment at hospitals nationwide when there's a wait above our current NHS wait time threshold.
To keep our healthcare costs low, our services are provided to you on a discretionary basis and are subject to the resources we have available. This means:
We'll ask for a referral from a qualified NHS practitioner for any request for treatment or diagnosis.
We'll ask you to stay on the NHS unless your wait time meets our threshold.
Access to over 200 procedures. These procedures are considered less complex and are typically considered as elective, which means it is planned in advance and is not considered an emergency.
There are some limits and exclusions to membership. Examples of medical treatment not on our approved procedures list are joint replacements, and brain, heart and cancer treatment. Please review these to make sure we're the right fit for you and your family.
We also want to reassure you that our discretionary approach has served our members well for more than 115 years.
This approach means we can manage our funds and our services to help you and your family when you need our support.
"Anytime I have had occasion to contact Benenden Health, my queries have always been answered by a very friendly and helpful member of staff. It's reassuring to know that medical advice and appointments, when necessary, can be arranged promptly and efficiently. I've recommended Benenden Health to my family and friends".
For general enquiries call us on
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Excludes Bank Holidays
We love a chat and we're happy to answer your questions about Benenden Health. Alternatively, we can call you back when it's convenient.
Download your guide to Benenden Healthcare to find out more about:
In our monthly newsletter we share helpful tips on:
Find out more about your membership, including:
We're not for profit and proud if it. So no shareholders, we put the needs of our members at the heart of everything we do.
Read our important information for more detail.
We work on a discretionary basis, which means that the Board decides which services are provided and what's available in each service. The exception is for tuberculosis treatment, which we offer on an insured basis.
We operate according to our rulebook, which contains the Benenden Healthcare Society Limited's memorandum and rules.
Medically reviewed in August 2023. Next review date: August 2024.
Limits and exclusions apply. Fee is reviewed periodically. +UK residents only (excludes Isle of Man and Channel Islands).
^ If you joined us before 19 February 2024 you can request Surgical Treatment after six months of membership. If you joined us on or after 19 February 2024 you can request Surgical Treatment after 24 months of membership.
