NHS 111 can help if you have an immediate medical problem and you are uncertain what to do. To get help from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.
- More info about accessing healthcare services in England
- More details 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 nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency situation throughout your short-lived remain in England, you can utilize a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) provided by your home country 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 travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare, planned treatment, being flown back home, or lost or stolen residential or commercial property. We suggest that you likewise have travel or medical insurance that covers the period of your trip.

Emergency health care in England

This details is about getting health care in England.

The way you access healthcare in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland might be various from England.

The NHS runs a residence-based healthcare system. This means visitors to England might have to spend for NHS health care, depending on their circumstances.

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

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not securely wait till 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 essential.

Treatment, coverage & costs

General Practice medical professionals (GPs)

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

- All NHS oral treatment that is medically essential is offered at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dentist near you.
(NHS)

- Apart from emergency situation care, medical facility treatment is set up through your physician (GP), dental expert or optician. Most treatment at NHS health centers is complimentary if you have a valid European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a healthcare facility near you.
- As a visitor with a valid card you are entitled to all scientifically needed state offered medical treatment totally free of charge. The card does not cover planned treatment.
Prescriptions

- You can get recommended medicines from any drug store on presentation of a prescription. Find a drug store near you.
- Prescribed medicines are charged at a standard non-refundable prescription rate.
Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transport is free of charge.


Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is most frequently free of charge, so there is no refund system.
- When basic charges are applied (such as fees for NHS dentists or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
- If you have to pay for care, call your nationwide health insurance coverage supplier when you return home to seek compensation.


Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is frequently free of charge, however you should reveal your EHIC when accessing health care.
Standard charges that need to be paid by clients get NHS dental practitioners.
- There is likewise a charge for prescriptions, in England just, which is payable at the pharmacy. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are complimentary of charge.


Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen therapy and dialysis require to be arranged with a health care provider in advance of your stay in England.
Details of oxygen suppliers in England.
Details of kidney dialysis units


Doctors & health centers accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS hospitals are totally free if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a medical facility near you or discover a general medical professional (GP) near you
- More information about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Coverage for UK locals checking out the EU

If you are visiting an EU Member State from the UK, you can utilize a UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC) or a UK European Medical Insurance Card (UK EHIC) to access clinically essential treatment.

Differences in between the available cards

There are 2 kinds of cover available for individuals guaranteed by the UK. You can get either:

- a UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC).
- a UK European Health Insurance Card (UK EHIC), if you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
For many people, the UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) replaces the existing European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) for new applications.

Further info on how to look for an EHIC or GHIC

How to utilize your card

You can use your card to access medically required state-provided health care when you’re checking out an EU country.

Medically required health care implies health care that can not reasonably wait up until you return to the UK. Whether treatment is required is chosen by the doctor in the country you’re going to.

Further info on countries where your card is valid

If you have an existing EHIC

If you have an existing EHIC provided prior to the UK leaving the EU, it will stay valid till the expiry date on the card. You can get a brand-new card approximately 6 months before your existing card expires.