Private health care exists in the UK. Some people chose it. If you do chose it the hospital must tell you the price up front.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3968/regulation/7/m...

> Patients' guide

> 7.—(1) The registered person shall produce a written guide to the establishment or agency (in these Regulations referred to as “the patients' guide”) which shall consist of—

> (a)a summary of the statement of purpose;

> (b)the terms and conditions in respect of services to be provided for patients, including as to the amount and method of payment of charges for all aspects of their treatment;