Private Medical Insurance in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Central Scotland
Peace-of-mind medical cover for individuals, families and businesses from as little as £1.53 per day*
Private Medical Insurance with Personal Support
Shield Healthcare Solutions helps individuals, families and businesses understand their private medical insurance options and choose suitable cover from WPA. From your first conversation through to application and annual renewal, you will have clear guidance and a dedicated point of contact.
A Local, Qualified Team by Your Side
Speak directly with a local Healthcare Partner who will take the time to understand your needs, explain the available options and guide you through the process without pressure or unnecessary jargon.
Health Insurance From WPA
WPA is a specialist UK not-for-profit health insurer with more than 125 years of heritage, providing private medical insurance for individuals, families and businesses of different shapes and sizes.
What Is Private Medical Insurance?
Private medical insurance can help cover the cost of eligible private consultations, diagnostic tests, scans and hospital treatment, giving you greater choice and more control over your healthcare.
Private Medical Insurance for You, Your Family or Your Business
Whether you are arranging cover for yourself, protecting your family or introducing healthcare benefits for employees, Shield can help you understand the available WPA options.
Personal Health Insurance
Flexible private medical insurance for individuals, couples and families. We also support self-employed people, company directors and professionals who want more control over access to diagnosis and treatment.
Business Health Insurance
Company-paid health insurance for small businesses and growing employers. Cover can be shaped around your workforce, budget and the employee benefits you want to provide.
Personal Support at Every Stage
Private medical insurance can involve unfamiliar terms, choices and conditions. Shield makes the process easier to understand, helping you consider your priorities and move forward with confidence.
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Why Choose WPA Health Insurance?
WPA combines long-standing experience with a member-focused approach to private medical insurance for individuals, families and businesses.
What Your Health Cover May Include
Your exact benefits will depend on the WPA product and options selected, but cover can provide access to a broad range of private healthcare and support.
Healthcare Guidance Close to Home
Shield supports individuals, families and businesses across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Central Scotland, with customers in communities including Falkirk, Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Musselburgh and Dalkeith.
Conversations can take place by phone or video, with face-to-face appointments available where appropriate. Wherever you are based, you will receive clear explanations, personal support and a consistent point of contact.
Trusted by the People We Support
Customers value having someone who listens, explains their options clearly and remains available when they need help.
Your Health Cover Starts with a Conversation
Whether you are considering personal cover, family health insurance or employee healthcare benefits, Shield can help you understand your WPA options and decide what comes next.
*Representative Illustration
Price based on a 25-year-old non-smoker living in Stirling, with moratorium underwriting, NCD Pricing and no excess. Cover includes Comprehensive Cancer Care, unlimited out-patient consultations, diagnostic tests and therapy, £1,000 mental health out-patient treatment and Extended Structured Counselling. Price includes Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate. Quote issued 21 July 2026. Actual premiums vary according to personal circumstances and the cover selected. Illustration details are available on request. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.
