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<br>[NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) 111 can assist if you have an immediate medical problem and you are not exactly sure what to do. To get assist from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.
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<br>- More information about accessing healthcare services in England
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<br>- More information about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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<br>Using an EHIC in the UK<br>
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<br>What you need to do<br>
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<br>If you are checking out the UK from an EU country and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your momentary stay in England, you can use a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home country to access healthcare.<br>
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<br>You will require to bring your EHIC if you are eligible to use it in the UK.<br>
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<br>The EHIC is not an to travel insurance. It will not cover any personal medical health care, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or stolen residential or commercial property. We advise that you also have travel or health insurance coverage that covers the duration of your journey.<br>
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<br>Emergency health care in England<br>
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<br>This information is about getting healthcare in England.<br>
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<br>The method you access healthcare in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be different from England.<br>
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<br>The NHS operates a residence-based health care system. This suggests visitors to England might have to pay for NHS healthcare, depending on their scenarios.<br>
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<br>Some services, such as accident and emergency situation (A&E) and sees to a basic practitioner (GP), are totally free to everybody.<br>
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<br>Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait up until you leave the nation 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 right away essential.<br>
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<br>Treatment, protection & costs<br>
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<br>General Practice physicians (GPs)<br>
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<br>- Medical care services, including treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is provided free of charge by National Health Service (NHS) physicians (family doctors - GPs). Find a general physician near you.
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Dentists<br>
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<br>- All NHS oral treatment that is clinically necessary is offered at a standard non-refundable charge. Find a dental expert near you.
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Hospital treatment (NHS)<br>
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<br>- Apart from emergency situation care, hospital treatment is arranged through your doctor (GP), dental expert or optician. Most treatment at NHS health centers is free if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a healthcare facility near you.
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<br>- As a visitor with a legitimate card you are entitled to all scientifically essential state offered medical treatment totally free of charge. The card does not cover organized treatment.
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Prescriptions<br>
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<br>- You can get recommended medications from any drug store on presentation of a prescription. Find a pharmacy near you.
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<br>- Prescribed medicines are charged at a basic non-refundable prescription rate.
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Ambulance<br>
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<br>- Necessary ambulance transportation is complimentary of charge.
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<br>Reimbursement<br>
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<br>- In the UK, treatment is usually free of charge, so there is no refund system.
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<br>- When standard charges are applied (such as fees for NHS dental practitioners or prescription charges), these are not refundable in the UK.
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<br>- If you have to spend for care, contact your nationwide health insurance coverage company when you return home to look for compensation.
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<br>Patient contribution<br>
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<br>- In the UK, treatment is frequently totally free of charge, but you need to reveal your EHIC when accessing health care.
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<br>Standard charges that should be paid by clients look for [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) dentists.
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<br>- There is also a charge for prescriptions, in England just, which is payable at the drug store. Prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are complimentary of charge.
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<br>Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy<br>
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<br>- Oxygen therapy and dialysis need to be set up with a health care supplier in advance of your remain in England.
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<br>Details of oxygen providers in England.
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<br>Details of renal dialysis units
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<br>Doctors & health centers accepting the EHIC<br>
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<br>- Most treatments at NHS medical facilities are free if you have a valid European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a medical facility near you or find a general doctor (GP) near you
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<br>- More details about accessing NHS services in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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<br>Coverage for UK locals going to the EU<br>
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<br>If you are visiting 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 essential treatment.<br>
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<br>Differences between the offered cards<br>
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<br>There are 2 kinds of cover available for individuals guaranteed by the UK. You can make an application for either:<br>
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<br>- a UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC).
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<br>- a UK European Medical Insurance Card (UK EHIC), if you have rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
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For many people, the UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) changes the existing European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for new applications.<br>
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<br>Further information on how to make an application for an EHIC or GHIC<br>
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<br>How to utilize your card<br>
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<br>You can utilize your card to access clinically essential state-provided health care when you're checking out an EU nation.<br>
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<br>Medically needed health care implies health care that can not reasonably wait till you come back to the UK. Whether treatment is necessary is chosen by the health care supplier in the country you're checking out.<br>
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<br>Further information on nations where your card is legitimate<br>
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<br>If you have an existing EHIC<br>
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<br>If you have an existing EHIC released prior to the UK leaving the EU, it will remain legitimate till the expiry date on the card. You can obtain a brand-new card as much as 6 months before your existing card ends.<br>
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