NHS 111 can assist if you have an immediate medical issue and you are uncertain 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 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 during your short-term stay in England, you can utilize a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to gain access to healthcare.

You will require to bring your EHIC if you are eligible to use it in the UK.

The EHIC is not an option to travel insurance. It will not cover any personal medical healthcare, planned treatment, being flown back home, or lost or taken residential or commercial property. We recommend that you also have travel or health insurance that covers the duration of your trip.

Emergency healthcare in England

This information is about getting health care in England.

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

The NHS operates a residence-based health care system. This indicates visitors to England might need to spend for NHS health care, depending on their circumstances.

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

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait till you leave the nation and return home will constantly be supplied, and the matter of payment handled later on. Only a clinician can choose if your treatment is immediate or right away essential.

Treatment, protection & expenses

General Practice medical professionals (GPs)

- Primary care services, consisting of treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is provided complimentary of charge by National Health Service (NHS) medical professionals (general practitioners - GPs). Find a basic physician near you.
Dentists

- All NHS oral treatment that is scientifically required is supplied at a standard non-refundable charge. Find a dentist near you.
Hospital treatment (NHS)

- Apart from emergency situation care, hospital treatment is arranged through your physician (GP), dental practitioner or optician. Most treatment at NHS healthcare facilities is totally free if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a hospital near you.
- As a visitor with a valid card you are entitled to all clinically required state supplied medical treatment free of charge. The card does not cover scheduled treatment.
Prescriptions

- You can get recommended medications from any pharmacy 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 transport is free of charge.


Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is most typically complimentary of charge, so there is no refund system.
- When basic charges are used (such as costs for NHS dental practitioners or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
- If you have to spend for care, call your national medical insurance company as soon as you return home to seek reimbursement.


Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is frequently free of charge, however you should reveal your EHIC when accessing health care.
Standard charges that must be paid by clients obtain NHS dentists.
- There is likewise a charge for prescriptions, in England just, which is payable at the drug store. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are totally free of charge.


Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen treatment and dialysis require to be set up with a health care company in advance of your remain in England.
Details of oxygen providers in England.
Details of renal dialysis systems


Doctors & healthcare facilities accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS health centers are complimentary if you have a valid European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a healthcare facility near you or discover a basic medical professional (GP) near you
- More info about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Coverage for UK locals 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 clinically essential treatment.

Differences in between the available cards

There are 2 kinds of cover available for individuals insured by the UK. You can make an application for either:

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

Further information on how to get an EHIC or GHIC

How to utilize your card

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

Medically necessary health care implies healthcare that can not fairly wait till you return to the UK. Whether treatment is required is decided by the doctor in the nation you're going to.

Further details 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 remain legitimate until the expiry date on the card. You can make an application for a brand-new card up to 6 months before your current card ends.