If you're an self-employed Animator, there's no employer sick pay behind you. If illness or injury stops you working, your income can stop too – and NHS waiting times for diagnostics, specialist appointments and treatment can stretch to weeks or months. Private medical insurance is one way to shorten that wait.
The biggest health risk for a self-employed Animator
RSI and eye strain from screen work
Frame-by-frame animation work at screens for 10+ hours daily causes severe carpal tunnel syndrome and digital eye strain in freelance animators.
How private health insurance can help
Health insurance funds nerve conduction studies, specialist hand assessment, and ophthalmology review.
Depending on the policy you choose, private medical insurance can include:
- Faster access to specialist consultants and outpatient appointments
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound
- Surgical assessment and treatment for eligible conditions
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation (usually as an optional or limited benefit)
- Mental health support, such as counselling and CBT (cover varies by insurer and plan)
Cover, limits and exclusions differ between insurers. Most policies don't cover pre-existing conditions or chronic conditions, and a GP referral is often needed before a claim. An adviser can explain what applies to each policy.
Protecting your income as well as your health
Private medical insurance pays for treatment, not lost earnings. Many self-employed people also look at income protection or critical illness cover alongside it. Our advisers can talk you through the options.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about your work and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan, and start your cover once it's confirmed by your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and business health insurance.
