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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 info about accessing health care services in England

- More info 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 country and you fall ill or have a medical emergency situation throughout your temporary remain in England, you can use a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) provided by your home country to gain access to health care.

You will need to bring your EHIC if you are eligible to utilize it in the UK.

The EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance coverage. 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 medical insurance that covers the duration of your journey.

Emergency healthcare in England

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

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

The NHS runs a residence-based healthcare system. This suggests visitors to England may have to pay for NHS healthcare, depending on their scenarios.

Some services, such as mishap and emergency situation (A&E) and visits to a family doctor (GP), are complimentary to everybody.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait until you leave the country and return home will always be provided, and the matter of payment dealt with later on. Only a clinician can decide if your treatment is urgent or instantly required.

Treatment, protection & expenses

General Practice medical professionals (GPs)

- Medical care services, including treatment by a Family doctor (GP) is provided complimentary of charge by National Health Service (NHS) doctors (family doctors - GPs). Find a basic medical professional near you.


Dentists

- All NHS dental treatment that is scientifically needed is supplied at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental practitioner near you.


Hospital treatment (NHS)

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

- As a visitor with a legitimate card you are entitled to all clinically required state supplied medical treatment complimentary of charge. The card does not cover planned treatment.


Prescriptions

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

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


Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transportation is totally free of charge.

Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is usually complimentary of charge, so there is no refund system.

- When basic charges are used (such as fees for NHS dental professionals or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.

- If you need to spend for care, contact your national health insurance company once you return home to look for reimbursement.

Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is most typically totally free of charge, but you should show your EHIC when accessing health care.

Standard charges that must be paid by clients request NHS dental practitioners.

- There is likewise a charge for prescriptions, in England only, which is payable at the drug store. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are totally free of charge.

Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen therapy and dialysis need to be set up with a health care supplier in advance of your stay in England.

Details of oxygen providers in England.

Details of kidney dialysis systems

Doctors & hospitals accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS healthcare facilities are totally free if you have a legitimate European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find a health center near you or find a basic physician (GP) near you

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

Coverage for UK locals visiting the EU

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

Differences in between the readily available cards

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

- a UK Global Medical (UK GHIC).

- a UK European Medical Insurance Card (UK EHIC), if you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.


For many people, the UK Global Medical Insurance Card (UK GHIC) changes 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 use your card to gain access to clinically necessary state-provided health care when you're visiting an EU country.

Medically necessary healthcare implies healthcare that can not fairly wait till you return to the UK. Whether treatment is necessary is decided by the healthcare provider in the country you're going to.

Further information on countries where your card stands

If you have an existing EHIC

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