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NHS 111 can help if you have an immediate medical problem and you are not exactly sure what to do. To get help from NHS 111 go to 111. nhs.uk or call 111.

- More information 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 need to do

If you are visiting the UK from an EU nation and you fall ill or have a medical emergency throughout your short-lived stay in England, you can use a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home country to access healthcare.

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 private medical health care, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or taken property. We advise that you likewise have travel or health insurance that covers the period of your trip.

Emergency health care in England

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

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

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

Some services, such as accident and emergency (A&E) and visits to a general specialist (GP), are complimentary to everyone.

Urgent treatment or treatment that can not safely wait till you leave the country and return home will constantly be supplied, and the matter of payment dealt with later on. Only a clinician can decide if your treatment is immediate or right away necessary.

Treatment, coverage & costs

General Practice doctors (GPs)

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


Dentists

- All NHS dental treatment that is clinically required is supplied at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental professional near you.


Hospital treatment (NHS)

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

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


Prescriptions

- You can get prescribed medications from any drug store on discussion of a prescription. Find a pharmacy near you.

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


Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transport is complimentary of charge.

Reimbursement

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

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

- If you have to spend for care, call your nationwide health insurance service provider as soon as you return home to seek repayment.

Patient contribution

- In the UK, treatment is frequently complimentary of charge, but you need to reveal your EHIC when accessing health care.

Standard charges that should be paid by patients request 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 arranged with a health care service provider in advance of your stay in England.

Details of oxygen providers in England.

Details of renal dialysis systems

Doctors & medical facilities accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS health centers are complimentary if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a healthcare facility near you or discover a basic doctor (GP) near you

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

Coverage for UK citizens checking out 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 Health Insurance Card (UK EHIC) to gain access to medically essential treatment.

Differences between the offered cards

There are 2 kinds of cover readily available 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 a lot of individuals, the UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK GHIC) replaces the existing European Medical insurance Card (EHIC) for new applications.

Further details on how to obtain an EHIC or GHIC

How to use your card

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

Medically essential healthcare implies healthcare that can not fairly wait till you return to the UK. Whether treatment is needed is chosen by the doctor in the country you're visiting.

Further info on countries where your card stands