Oliver O'Hara is the founder of Dr Compare and works in UK private health insurance. He set up Dr Compare to give people clear, independent, plain-English information about private healthcare, NHS waiting times and health insurance, so they can make confident decisions about their care.
Health insurance guides
- Health Insurance for Over 50s
- Health Insurance with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
- Family Health Insurance
- Health Insurance for Couples
- Business Health Insurance
- Health Insurance for the Self-Employed & Sole Traders
- Dental Insurance
- Health Cash Plans
- Cancer Cover and Health Insurance
Articles
- Why Choice and Speed Now Matter More · 2026-08-21
- The NHS 18-Week Target Explained: Are You Being Seen on Time? · 2026-08-05
- Employer Health Insurance vs Buying Your Own: What's the Difference? · 2026-08-05
- Moratorium vs Full Medical Underwriting: How Health Insurance Actually Works · 2026-08-05
- How to Read a CQC Rating: What Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate Mean · 2026-08-05
- Insurance Premium Tax Explained: Why Your Policy Costs More Than the Premium · 2026-08-05
- Mental Health Cover in Private Health Insurance: What's Included in 2026 · 2026-08-05
- NHS vs Private: How Long Will You Really Wait in 2026? · 2026-08-05
- The NHS Waiting List in 2026: What the Numbers Really Mean · 2026-08-05
- Paying for Care Home Fees: Your Options Explained · 2026-08-05
- Pre-Existing Conditions and Health Insurance: What's Covered, What Isn't · 2026-08-05
- Self-Pay vs Health Insurance: Which Is Cheaper for a One-Off Procedure? · 2026-08-05
- UK Private Healthcare in Numbers: The 2026 Market Snapshot · 2026-08-05
- Virtual GP Apps Explained: What You Actually Get With 24/7 GP Services · 2026-08-05
- Why Are Private Health Insurance Premiums Rising in 2026? · 2026-08-05