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

- More info about accessing healthcare services in England

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

Using an EHIC in the UK

What you need to do

If you are checking out the UK from an EU country and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your short-lived remain in England, you can use a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home nation to gain access to 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 take a trip insurance. It will not cover any personal medical healthcare, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or stolen residential or commercial property. We suggest that you also have travel or medical insurance that covers the period of your journey.

Emergency health care in England

This details is about getting healthcare in England.

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

The NHS operates a residence-based healthcare system. This means visitors to England may have to spend for NHS health care, depending on their circumstances.

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

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

Treatment, coverage & expenses

General Practice medical professionals (GPs)

- Medical care services, including treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is provided free of charge by National Health Service (NHS) medical professionals (family doctors - GPs). Find a basic physician near you.


Dentists

- All NHS oral treatment that is scientifically needed is offered at a standard non-refundable charge. Find a dental expert near you.


Hospital treatment (NHS)

- Apart from emergency situation care, hospital treatment is set up through your medical professional (GP), dental practitioner or optician. Most treatment at NHS hospitals is free if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a hospital near you.

- As a visitor with a legitimate card you are entitled to all scientifically needed state provided medical treatment free of charge. The card does not cover planned treatment.


Prescriptions

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

- Prescribed medicines are charged at a standard non-refundable prescription rate.


Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transportation is complimentary of charge.

Reimbursement

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

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

- If you need to pay for care, contact your national medical insurance service provider as soon as you return home to seek reimbursement.

Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is usually totally free of charge, however you must reveal your EHIC when accessing health care.

Standard charges that should be paid by patients make an application for NHS dental professionals.

- There is likewise 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 therapy and dialysis need to be set up with a healthcare provider in advance of your remain in England.

Details of oxygen suppliers in England.

Details of renal dialysis units

Doctors & health centers accepting the EHIC

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

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

Coverage for UK locals checking out the EU

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

Differences between the available cards

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

- a UK Global Health 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) changes the existing European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for brand-new applications.

Further information on how to get an EHIC or GHIC

How to use your card

You can use your card to access clinically necessary state-provided health care when you're checking out an EU nation.

Medically required health care suggests healthcare that can not fairly wait up until you return to the UK. Whether treatment is needed is decided by the healthcare provider in the nation you're going to.

Further information 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 remain legitimate until the expiration date on the card. You can get a new card as much as 6 months before your present card expires.