ICMIF member Benenden Health (UK) has formed a partnership with Medbelle, a UK-based digital healthcare provider, to transform how patients experience private treatment.

The partnership will enable Benenden Health members to access to faster private surgery, exclusive member-only pricing and a national network of trusted consultants and hospitals. Benenden Health members who choose to proceed with Medbelle will also receive advice from to a dedicated Patient Care Adviser.

David Winter, Managing Director of Benenden Wellbeing, said: “At Benenden Health, we are committed to supporting our members with the care they need, when they need it. Members value clarity, speed and effective support, and our partnership with Medbelle delivers exactly that. When a procedure falls outside our Society services, we can provide access to trusted consultants and our members will benefit from preferential self-pay rates, which are generally lower than standard market / hospital prices, with a dedicated Patient Care Adviser guiding the entire journey. This ensures continuity of care from referral through to recovery and is a great example of how we’re increasing the value and breadth of support we offer our members.”

Medbelle patients can go from an initial enquiry to surgery within three weeks, a benefit that can now be available to Benenden Health members.

Leander de Laporte, CEO of Medbelle, said: “Medbelle’s mission is to make the best medical care available to all, so working with Benenden Health is a perfect fit. This partnership allows us to bring our model of affordable, accessible private surgery to one of the UK’s largest not-for-profit healthcare providers. It’s a clear signal that digital, patient-first pathways are the future of private healthcare. Together with Benenden Health, we can ensure thousands more people receive the right care at the right time, with confidence, clarity and compassion.”