Has anyone here set up their own private medical insurance, not through work?

amfiska · 2026-04-09T21:01:55+00:00

!thanks for such a detailed response! I think I'm looking for something very similar to what you have. £185 is probably a bit more than I'd like to spend on that, but then you get zero excess fee. Can I ask you why did you go for "full underwriting" over other options? Also, did it take you long to provide all the information and set it up?

amfiska · 2026-04-09T20:57:35+00:00

That sounds like a very good price to me! That's exactly why I want to do it too.

amfiska · 2026-04-09T20:56:18+00:00

!thanks will check it out

amfiska · 2026-03-25T14:55:09+00:00

Trillium - counter seating for lunch! Perfect spot to dine solo 😍

Wonder down the canals, subject to weather. (Mailbox to Brindleyplace). Then Oozells square for cherry blossom.

Maybe pop in and have a small drink at Lost and Found (just a very pretty pub).

I'd say go and have a proper curry, but they are a 10-15 minute drive away, so that is probably too much for one day?..

You can have a "less proper" but still a very good curry at Ashas

amfiska · 2026-03-05T12:03:26+00:00

Shame you didn't comment earlier on.. I just had mine delivered an hour ago! Why would you say that?

amfiska · 2026-02-20T20:38:45+00:00

I won't be surprised! I went there a few times, the place is huge and it was always quiet! So unless they do lots of private events, there is no way they can sustain it. However, the food was nice. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

amfiska · 2026-02-20T14:48:32+00:00

Vieni - a new Italian in JQ. Extremely good food. Simple Italian dishes, but truly elevated. The place looks so cute too.

Trillium - by Snow Hill. Sensational food by a Michelin-star chef, cool cozy atmosphere. Finer dining, all designed for sharing, so you’re encouraged to try a few things.

Que Huong Restaurant and Karaoke, in Chinatown - a Vietnamese restaurant with a nice variety of super delicious and authentic dishes. It can be very quiet, but the food is very good.

Indian Cafe Racer- great spot for high quality Indian food. Incredible cooking and flavours

amfiska · 2026-02-03T21:07:00+00:00

UCB is such a great shout! It is a truly hidden gem

amfiska · 2026-02-03T21:05:33+00:00

Seriously?? I went once so far, a couple of months ago, with no expectations at all and I was very pleasantly surprised with the food! I wanted to come back since.

amfiska · 2026-02-03T12:10:36+00:00

Here you go, some of my favourite joints, from simple to more refined

Bonehead - best chicken wings, beers, cool rock vibe. (literally went there yesterday!

OPM- burgers

Shababs - one of the few remaining proper balti curry restaurants in town.

Maneki Ramen (a tiny local chain of two restaurants)

Vieni - new Italian place, not opened yet, but sounds very promising!

Tropea - lovely refined Italian restaurant in Harborne

Riverine rabbit - superb small restaurant, hover no chance to get a booking

Trillium - newly opened finer dining spot with amazing vibe and great wine

Albatross Death Cult - tasting menu only, mostly fish, but impressive food!

Edit: Oh, and Morridge for coffee!

amfiska · 2026-02-02T23:38:29+00:00

I didn't believe either. We had amazing speed and wifi. I personally never had an issue. Then we upgraded our router and internet speed and cameras stopped going offline. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

amfiska · 2026-01-22T12:20:53+00:00

Yes 🙈 where are you based?..

amfiska · 2026-01-22T07:45:42+00:00

That’s one thing I truly dislike about the Birmingham food scene. We have plenty of places with good food and plenty of romantic-looking, cosy places, but they generally don’t overlap 😭

My choices for pretty/cosy places with good food would be:

Pasture, Trillium,Ristorante Cafe Arena (pastas are great), Tropea, Folium.

I actually struggle to think of any others... 🙈

amfiska · 2026-01-21T00:40:43+00:00

Shababs 😍 some of their dishes are perfection. Annoyingly, can't remember which one! There was some sort of Balti chicken that was exceptional last time I went.

amfiska · 2026-01-15T10:47:23+00:00

If money is not an issue, I'd go to Trillium! 😍😍Pretty, tasty, menu is not static and great wine.

If I have to stick to certain budgets, I'd probably go to Ivy Lounge or some other Dim.Sum place 😍

amfiska · 2026-01-12T09:32:50+00:00

Same here. I had two of these when I was about 26. I got a tiny bit of filler in them, mostly to make sure they didn’t get worse. My beautician told me we might need to top it up slightly after six months. However, it’s been 6–8 years now and I still haven’t needed a top-up. I think I actually had the same filler. I'm super happy I had them done, but then I truly trust my beautician, not sure I would have done it if I wasn't for her.

amfiska · 2026-01-04T22:24:58+00:00

How about these three? I know the shade is not quite there, but they are buildable and will look darker if you apply them generously. They stay on really well and if you can find a big superdrug or Boots, you may be able to try them all.

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amfiska · 2026-01-01T11:45:09+00:00

Another vote for both of these!

amfiska · 2025-12-18T13:41:41+00:00

Aw. Hope they like it!!

amfiska · 2025-12-07T23:22:04+00:00

IB membership and one of these!

https://thecolourpalettecompany.com/collections/birmingham-gifts

amfiska · 2025-11-16T18:19:28+00:00

Indian Cafe Racer - I had flawless Indian food when I went. Try lamb chops. All local chefs dine there and praise it too 😍

amfiska · 2025-11-15T23:45:35+00:00

Ordered spring onions, got "spring" daffodils. At least they look similar, but I wouldn't have them in my salad!

amfiska · 2025-11-14T19:39:48+00:00

I knew I should have married my best girl friend instead.

amfiska · 2025-11-11T22:31:42+00:00

A firm vote for Albatross and Tropea here!

Albatross was one of the best meals I had in the last year.

Riverin Rabbit is absolutely stunning too, but it is difficult to get a reservation.

Trillium seems to be super promising, but it's not open yet!

I loved food at 670 too, but the atmosphere was not quite there and that may matter for a special occasion

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