NHS 111 can assist if you have an immediate medical problem 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 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 situation during your temporary remain in England, you can use a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home country to access health care.

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

The EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance coverage. It will not cover any private medical healthcare, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or taken property. We advise that you also have travel or health insurance that covers the duration of your journey.

Emergency healthcare in England

This information has to do with getting healthcare in .

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

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

Some services, such as accident and emergency (A&E) and check outs to a family doctor (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 immediate or instantly necessary.

Treatment, protection & costs

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 (family doctors - GPs). Find a basic physician near you.
Dentists

- All NHS dental treatment that is clinically required is provided at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dentist near you.
Hospital treatment (NHS)

- Apart from emergency situation care, hospital treatment is arranged through your doctor (GP), dental expert or optician. Most treatment at NHS health centers is complimentary if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a health center near you.
- As a visitor with a legitimate card you are entitled to all clinically needed state offered medical treatment complimentary of charge. The card does not cover scheduled treatment.
Prescriptions

- You can get recommended medicines from any pharmacy on discussion 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 totally free of charge.


Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is frequently totally free of charge, so there is no refund system.
- When basic charges are used (such as costs for NHS dental professionals or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
- If you have to pay for care, contact your national health insurance coverage service provider when you return home to look for reimbursement.


Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is most typically complimentary of charge, however you must reveal your EHIC when accessing healthcare.
Standard charges that must be paid by clients get NHS dental practitioners.
- There is likewise a charge for prescriptions, in England only, which is payable at the pharmacy. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are totally free of charge.


Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen therapy and dialysis require to be organized with a health care provider in advance of your stay in England.
Details of oxygen suppliers in England.
Details of renal dialysis systems


Doctors & hospitals accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS hospitals are totally free if you have a valid European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a hospital near you or find a basic medical professional (GP) near you
- More info about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Coverage for UK homeowners going to the EU

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

Differences between the offered cards

There are 2 types of cover offered for individuals guaranteed by the UK. You can make an application for 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 brand-new applications.

Further information on how to make an application for 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 visiting an EU country.

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

Further details on countries where your card is legitimate

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 request a brand-new card as much as 6 months before your current card expires.