NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you are not exactly sure what to do. To get help from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.
- More info 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 need to do

If you are visiting the UK from an EU nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency situation during your short-lived remain in England, you can utilize a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to access health care.

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

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

Emergency health care in England

This info has to do with getting health care in England.

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

The NHS runs a residence-based health care system. This implies visitors to England may need to spend for NHS health care, depending on their circumstances.

Some services, such as accident and emergency situation (A&E) and sees to a general practitioner (GP), are totally free to everyone.

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 dealt with later. Only a clinician can choose if your treatment is immediate or right away required.

Treatment, protection & costs

General Practice physicians (GPs)

- Primary care services, including treatment by a Family doctor (GP) is offered complimentary of charge by National Health Service (NHS) doctors (basic specialists - GPs). Find a basic physician near you.
Dentists

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

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

- You can get prescribed medicines from any pharmacy on discussion of a prescription. Find a pharmacy 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 free of charge, so there is no refund system.
- When standard charges are used (such as costs for NHS dentists or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
- If you need to pay for care, call your national health insurance coverage company as soon as you return home to seek repayment.


Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is frequently complimentary of charge, however you should reveal your EHIC when accessing health care.
Standard charges that need to be paid by clients look for NHS dental experts.
- There is also 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 treatment and dialysis require to be set up with a healthcare service provider in advance of your stay in England.
Details of oxygen providers in England.
Details of renal dialysis units


Doctors & health centers accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS medical facilities are complimentary if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a medical facility near you or find a basic doctor (GP) near you
- More details about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Coverage for UK homeowners checking out the EU

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

Differences between the available cards

There are 2 types of cover available for individuals insured by the UK. You can use 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 the majority of people, the UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC) changes the existing European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for brand-new applications.

Further details on how to look for an EHIC or GHIC

How to utilize your card

You can utilize your card to gain access to medically required state-provided health care when you're visiting an EU nation.

Medically required healthcare means healthcare that can not fairly wait up until you return to the UK. Whether is necessary is chosen by the healthcare service provider 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 stay legitimate up until the expiration date on the card. You can look for a new card as much as 6 months before your existing card ends.