NHS 111 can assist if you have an immediate medical issue and you are not sure what to do. To get assist from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.
- More information 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 visiting the UK from an EU nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your temporary stay in England, you can use a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by your home nation to gain access to healthcare.

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

The EHIC is not an alternative to take a trip insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or stolen home. We recommend that you likewise have travel or health insurance that covers the period of your journey.

Emergency healthcare in England

This details is about getting healthcare in England.

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

The NHS runs a residence-based healthcare system. This indicates visitors to England might need to pay for NHS healthcare, depending upon their circumstances.

Some services, such as accident and emergency (A&E) and check outs to a general specialist (GP), are complimentary to everybody.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not securely wait until you leave the nation and return home will constantly be supplied, and the matter of payment handled later on. Only a clinician can decide if your treatment is immediate or instantly required.

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 (general practitioners - GPs). Find a basic doctor near you.
Dentists

- All NHS dental treatment that is scientifically essential is supplied at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental expert near you.
Hospital treatment (NHS)

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

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

- Necessary ambulance transportation is free of charge.


Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is frequently totally free of charge, so there is no refund system.
- When standard charges are applied (such as charges for NHS dental experts or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
- If you have to spend for care, call your nationwide health insurance service provider once you return home to look for compensation.


Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is usually free of charge, but you must reveal your EHIC when accessing healthcare.
Standard charges that should be paid by clients make an application for NHS dental professionals.
- There is also a charge for prescriptions, in England just, which is payable at the drug store. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are complimentary of charge.


Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen treatment and dialysis need to be arranged with a healthcare company in advance of your stay in England.
Details of oxygen providers in England.
Details of renal dialysis systems


Doctors & hospitals accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS health centers are totally free if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a hospital near you or find a general physician (GP) near you
- More information about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Coverage for UK citizens going to the EU

If you are checking out an EU Member State from the UK, you can use a UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC) or a UK European Health Insurance Card (UK EHIC) to gain access to medically necessary treatment.

Differences between the readily available cards

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

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

Further information on how to use for an EHIC or GHIC

How to utilize your card

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

Medically needed healthcare implies health care that can not fairly wait till you come back to the UK. Whether treatment is essential is chosen by the doctor in the country you're visiting.

Further info on countries 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 look for a brand-new card up to 6 months before your existing card ends.