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What does private treatment cost?
Average prices for operations, tests and appointments, from our own research.
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How do I go private, and where does the NHS fit in?
Waiting lists, your NHS choices, private hospitals and finding a consultant.
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How can I see a GP or get everyday care sooner?
Private and online GPs, referrals, prescriptions, eye care and physio.
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Where can I get help with my mental health?
Psychiatrists, psychologists, therapy by phone or video, and support for children.
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How can I stay healthy and spot problems early?
Health checks, healthy habits, and free help you can get as you get older.
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What should I know about dental care?
Dentist fees, NHS or private, and treatments like implants and Invisalign.
What you’d pay without insurance
Average prices from our own research into private hospitals, clinics and dentists.
Our price research
Average self-pay prices in the UK
Source: myTribe 2024 Private Surgery Research, prices from September and October 2024.
Sources: our own price research, 2024 and 2025. Each guide gives its date.
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2026 dental research
What private dentists charge
Typical prices at the 8,158 UK practices that publish their private fees.
- Routine examinationExisting patient£62
- New patient examinationFirst appointment£80
- Hygiene appointment30 minutes£83
- White fillingSingle surface£150
- Root canal treatmentFront tooth, first treatment£450
- CrownAny material£750
Source: myTribe Private Dental Research, August 2026.
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