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

- More details about accessing health care services in England

- More details 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 throughout your short-term stay in England, you can utilize a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) released by your home country to access health care.

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

The EHIC is not an option to travel insurance coverage. It will not cover any private medical healthcare, prepared treatment, being flown back home, or lost or stolen property. We suggest that you likewise have travel or medical insurance that covers the period of your trip.

Emergency healthcare in England

This details has to do with getting healthcare in England.

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

The NHS operates a residence-based health care system. This means visitors to England may need to pay for NHS healthcare, depending upon their scenarios.

Some services, such as accident and emergency situation (A&E) and visits to a basic professional (GP), are totally free 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 handled later on. Only a clinician can choose if your treatment is urgent or immediately essential.

Treatment, coverage & expenses

General Practice physicians (GPs)

- Medical care services, consisting of treatment by a General Practitioner (GP) is offered complimentary of charge by National Health Service (NHS) doctors (family doctors - GPs). Find a general physician near you.


Dentists

- All NHS oral treatment that is scientifically required is supplied at a basic non-refundable charge. Find a dental expert near you.


Hospital treatment (NHS)

- Apart from emergency care, health center treatment is organized through your doctor (GP), dentist or optician. Most treatment at NHS healthcare facilities is totally free if you have a valid European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a healthcare facility near you.

- As a visitor with a legitimate card you are entitled to all scientifically essential state offered 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 pharmacy near you.

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


Ambulance

- Necessary ambulance transport is of charge.

Reimbursement

- In the UK, treatment is frequently complimentary 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 need to spend for care, call your nationwide health insurance company when you return home to look for compensation.

Patient contribution

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

Standard charges that should be paid by patients request NHS dentists.

- 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 free of charge.

Dialysis, oxygen & chemotherapy

- Oxygen treatment and dialysis need to be arranged with a health care provider in advance of your remain in England.

Details of oxygen providers in England.

Details of kidney dialysis units

Doctors & health centers accepting the EHIC

- Most treatments at NHS hospitals are free if you have a legitimate European Medical insurance Card (EHIC). Find a medical facility 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 citizens checking out the EU

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

Differences between the readily available cards

There are 2 types of cover readily available for individuals insured by the UK. You can get either:

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

Further details on how to apply for an EHIC or GHIC

How to use your card

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

Medically required health care indicates health care that can not fairly wait until you come back to the UK. Whether treatment is necessary is decided by the healthcare company in the country you're going to.

Further information on countries where your card is legitimate

If you have an existing EHIC

If you have an existing EHIC provided prior to the UK leaving the EU, it will stay valid until the expiry date on the card. You can obtain a new card as much as 6 months before your present card expires.