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<br>NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical issue and you are unsure what to do. To get assist from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.
<br>- More information about accessing health care services in England
<br>- More details about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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<br>Using an EHIC in the UK<br>
<br>What you require to do<br>
<br>If you are going to the UK from an EU nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your short-term stay in England, you can utilize a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by your home country to gain access to healthcare.<br>
<br>You will need to bring your EHIC if you are eligible to use it in the UK.<br>
<br>The EHIC is not an alternative to take a trip insurance coverage. It will not cover any private medical healthcare, planned treatment, being flown back home, or lost or stolen residential or commercial property. We recommend that you likewise have travel or medical insurance that covers the period of your journey.<br>
<br>Emergency health care in England<br>
<br>This information is about getting healthcare in England.<br>
<br>The method you access health care in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be different from England.<br>
<br>The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) operates a residence-based healthcare system. This indicates visitors to England might need to pay for NHS healthcare, depending on their situations.<br>
<br>Some services, such as accident and emergency (A&E) and check outs to a general (GP), are free to everyone.<br>
<br>Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait until you leave the nation and return home will always be provided, and the matter of payment handled later on. Only a clinician can decide if your treatment is immediate or right away needed.<br>
<br>Treatment, protection & costs<br>
<br>General Practice physicians (GPs)<br>
<br>- Primary care services, including treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is offered free of charge by National Health Service (NHS) doctors (family doctors - GPs). Find a general physician near you.
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Dentists<br>
<br>- All NHS dental treatment that is medically essential is offered at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental expert near you.
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Hospital treatment (NHS)<br>
<br>- Apart from emergency situation care, hospital treatment is organized through your medical professional (GP), dental expert or optician. Most treatment at [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) health centers is totally free if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a health center near you.
<br>- As a visitor with a legitimate card you are entitled to all scientifically needed state provided medical treatment complimentary of charge. The card does not cover scheduled treatment.
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Prescriptions<br>
<br>- You can get recommended medicines from any pharmacy on presentation of a prescription. Find a drug store near you.
<br>- Prescribed medicines are charged at a standard non-refundable prescription rate.
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Ambulance<br>
<br>- Necessary ambulance transport is complimentary of charge.
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<br>Reimbursement<br>
<br>- In the UK, treatment is usually free of charge, so there is no refund system.
<br>- When basic charges are used (such as charges for NHS dental experts or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
<br>- If you need to spend for care, call your nationwide medical insurance company when you return home to look for repayment.
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<br>Patient contribution<br>
<br>- In the UK, treatment is usually free of charge, but you must show your EHIC when accessing health care.
<br>Standard charges that must be paid by patients use for NHS dental practitioners.
<br>- There is likewise a charge for prescriptions, in England just, which is payable at the pharmacy. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are free of charge.
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<br>Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy<br>
<br>- Oxygen therapy and dialysis require to be arranged with a healthcare company in advance of your remain in England.
<br>Details of oxygen suppliers in England.
<br>Details of kidney dialysis systems
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<br>Doctors & health centers accepting the EHIC<br>
<br>- Most treatments at NHS hospitals are totally free if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a health center near you or find a basic doctor (GP) near you
<br>- More information about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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<br>Coverage for UK citizens visiting the EU<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>Differences between the readily available cards<br>
<br>There are 2 types of cover available for people guaranteed by the UK. You can use for either:<br>
<br>- a UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC).
<br>- a UK European Health Insurance Card (UK EHIC), if you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
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For many people, the UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC) replaces the existing European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for new applications.<br>
<br>Further information on how to look for an EHIC or GHIC<br>
<br>How to utilize your card<br>
<br>You can utilize your card to gain access to medically essential state-provided health care when you're visiting an EU nation.<br>
<br>Medically necessary healthcare implies healthcare that can not fairly wait up until you return to the UK. Whether treatment is needed is decided by the doctor in the nation you're going to.<br>
<br>Further details on nations where your card stands<br>
<br>If you have an existing EHIC<br>
<br>If you have an existing EHIC released prior to the UK leaving the EU, it will remain valid up until the expiration date on the card. You can look for a new card up to 6 months before your existing card ends.<br>
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