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

- More details about accessing health care services in England

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

Using an EHIC in the UK

What you require to do

If you are checking out the UK from an EU nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your momentary remain in England, you can use a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to access health care.

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

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

Emergency health care in England

This details has to do with getting healthcare in England.

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

The NHS operates a residence-based health care system. This suggests visitors to England may have to spend for NHS healthcare, depending upon their situations.

Some services, such as accident and emergency situation (A&E) and sees to a family doctor (GP), are complimentary to everybody.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait up until you leave the country and return home will always be offered, and the matter of payment handled later on. Only a clinician can choose if your treatment is urgent or immediately needed.

Treatment, protection & expenses

General Practice physicians (GPs)

- Medical care services, including treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is supplied totally free of charge by National Health Service (NHS) medical professionals (basic specialists - GPs). Find a general medical professional near you.


Dentists

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


Hospital treatment (NHS)

- Apart from emergency situation care, medical facility treatment is organized through your medical professional (GP), dental expert or optician. Most treatment at NHS medical facilities is totally free if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a health center near you.

- As a visitor with a valid card you are entitled to all clinically necessary state offered medical treatment totally free of charge. The card does not cover planned treatment.


Prescriptions

- You can get prescribed medicines from any pharmacy on of a prescription. Find a drug store near you.

- Prescribed medications are charged at a basic non-refundable prescription rate.


Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transportation is complimentary of charge.

Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is usually free of charge, so there is no refund system.

- When basic charges are used (such as charges for NHS dental practitioners or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.

- If you need to spend for care, contact your national medical insurance provider when you return home to seek repayment.

Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is most frequently complimentary of charge, but you should show your EHIC when accessing healthcare.

Standard charges that must be paid by clients get NHS dental professionals.

- There is also a charge for prescriptions, in England just, which is payable at the pharmacy. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are free of charge.

Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen therapy and dialysis need to be arranged with a health care service provider in advance of your stay in England.

Details of oxygen providers 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 valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a healthcare facility near you or find a basic physician (GP) near you

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

Coverage for UK citizens going to the EU

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

Differences in between the readily available cards

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

- a UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC).

- a UK European Medical Insurance Card (UK EHIC), if you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.


For most individuals, the UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) replaces the existing European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) for new applications.

Further details on how to obtain an EHIC or GHIC

How to use your card

You can use your card to gain access to medically required state-provided healthcare when you're going to an EU nation.

Medically necessary health care suggests health care that can not fairly wait till you return to the UK. Whether treatment is required is decided by the doctor in the country you're visiting.

Further info on nations where your card stands

If you have an existing EHIC

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