NHS 111 can assist if you have an immediate medical issue and you are unsure what to do. To get assist from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.

- More info about accessing healthcare services in England

- More info about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Using an EHIC in the UK

What you need to do

If you are checking out the UK from an EU country and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your short-lived remain in England, you can use a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to .

You will need to bring your EHIC if you are eligible to utilize it in the UK.

The EHIC is not an option to take a trip insurance. It will not cover any personal medical health care, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or taken property. We suggest that you likewise have travel or health insurance coverage that covers the duration of your journey.

Emergency health care in England

This details is about getting health care in England.

The method you access healthcare in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be different from England.

The NHS operates a residence-based healthcare system. This suggests visitors to England might need to spend for NHS healthcare, depending on their scenarios.

Some services, such as mishap and emergency situation (A&E) and check outs to a basic specialist (GP), are totally free to everyone.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not securely wait till you leave the nation and return home will constantly be supplied, and the matter of payment dealt with later. Only a clinician can choose if your treatment is immediate or immediately essential.

Treatment, protection & costs

General Practice physicians (GPs)