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NHS 111 can assist if you have an urgent medical problem and you are uncertain what to do. To get assist from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.

- More details 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 checking out the UK from an EU nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency situation during your temporary stay in England, you can utilize a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to gain access to health care.

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

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

Emergency health care in England

This details has to do with 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 health care system. This suggests visitors to England might need to spend for NHS healthcare, depending on their scenarios.

Some services, such as mishap and emergency (A&E) and sees to a basic specialist (GP), are free to everyone.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not securely wait up until you leave the nation and return home will constantly be provided, and the matter of payment dealt with later on. Only a clinician can choose if your treatment is urgent or right away required.

Treatment, coverage & costs

General Practice medical professionals (GPs)

- Primary care services, consisting of treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is supplied free of charge by National Health Service (NHS) medical professionals (general specialists - GPs). Find a general physician near you.


Dentists

- All NHS dental treatment that is scientifically necessary is offered at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental professional near you.


Hospital treatment (NHS)

- Apart from emergency care, healthcare facility treatment is organized through your physician (GP), dental expert or optician. Most treatment at NHS medical facilities is free if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a hospital near you.

- As a visitor with a valid card you are entitled to all medically necessary state offered medical treatment free of charge. The card does not cover planned treatment.


Prescriptions

- You can get recommended medications from any pharmacy on presentation of a prescription. Find a pharmacy near you.

- Prescribed medications are charged at a basic non-refundable prescription rate.


Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transportation is free of charge.

Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is most often totally free of charge, so there is no refund system.

- When standard charges are applied (such as charges for NHS dental practitioners or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.

- If you have to pay for care, contact your national medical insurance provider once you return home to seek reimbursement.

Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is frequently free of charge, but you must show your EHIC when accessing health care.

Standard charges that must be paid by clients look for NHS dental professionals.

- 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 treatment and dialysis need to be organized with a healthcare supplier in advance of your stay in England.

Details of oxygen suppliers in England.

Details of kidney dialysis systems

Doctors & medical facilities 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 medical professional (GP) near you

- More details about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Coverage for UK residents visiting the EU

If you are visiting an EU Member State from the UK, you can use a UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC) or a UK European Medical Insurance Card (UK EHIC) to gain access to clinically required treatment.

Differences between the offered cards

There are 2 kinds of cover offered for individuals guaranteed by the UK. You can request 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 Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) replaces the existing European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) for new applications.

Further info on how to get an EHIC or GHIC

How to utilize your card

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

Medically essential health care indicates health care that can not reasonably wait until you come back to the UK. Whether treatment is essential is decided by the in the nation you're going to.

Further info on nations where your card is valid

If you have an existing EHIC

If you have an existing EHIC provided prior to the UK leaving the EU, it will stay valid up until the expiration date on the card. You can look for a new card up to 6 months before your existing card expires.