USEFUL CONTACTS

• Compare private medical insurance quotes from a number of providers at activequote.com or pmi.assuredfutures.co.uk.

• A broker can provide a more thorough search but some will charge a fee. Head to the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries, at amii.org.uk to find out more.

• For dental insurance, visit gocompare.com or dentaly.org.

• There’s also plenty of helpful advice at vitality.co.uk and bupa.co.uk.