NHS 111 can assist if you have an immediate medical problem and you are not sure what to do. To get assist from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.

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

Using an EHIC in the UK

What you require to do

If you are going to the UK from an EU country and you fall ill or have a medical emergency situation during your temporary remain in England, you can use a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to access healthcare.

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 private medical health care, planned treatment, being flown back home, or lost or taken home. We advise that you also have travel or health insurance that covers the duration of your trip.

Emergency health care in England

This info has to do with getting health care in England.

The method you access health care in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland might be different from England.

The NHS runs a residence-based health care system. This indicates visitors to England might need to spend for NHS healthcare, depending upon their scenarios.

Some services, such as mishap and emergency (A&E) and visits to a family doctor (GP), are complimentary to everyone.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait up until you leave the country and return home will always be supplied, and the matter of payment dealt with later. Only a clinician can decide if your treatment is urgent or instantly needed.

Treatment, coverage & expenses

General Practice doctors (GPs)

- Medical care services, consisting of treatment by a Family doctor (GP) is supplied totally free of charge by National Health Service (NHS) doctors (family doctors - GPs). Find a general doctor near you.


Dentists

- All NHS oral treatment that is clinically necessary is supplied at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental expert near you.


Hospital treatment (NHS)