NHS treatment
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NHS treatment
Hi
I can't find an answer to this after a search on here or looking on the NHS website.
If you go back for a holiday are you eligible for NHS treatment? What happens if you are in an accident? I know travel insurance would cover it if need be.
When you get treated in Casualty do they even ask for ID? I don't remember?
Thanks.
I can't find an answer to this after a search on here or looking on the NHS website.
If you go back for a holiday are you eligible for NHS treatment? What happens if you are in an accident? I know travel insurance would cover it if need be.
When you get treated in Casualty do they even ask for ID? I don't remember?
Thanks.
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Re: NHS treatment
Hi
I can't find an answer to this after a search on here or looking on the NHS website.
If you go back for a holiday are you eligible for NHS treatment? What happens if you are in an accident? I know travel insurance would cover it if need be.
When you get treated in Casualty do they even ask for ID? I don't remember?
Thanks.
I can't find an answer to this after a search on here or looking on the NHS website.
If you go back for a holiday are you eligible for NHS treatment? What happens if you are in an accident? I know travel insurance would cover it if need be.
When you get treated in Casualty do they even ask for ID? I don't remember?
Thanks.
Non residents visiting the country need insurance.
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Hi
I can't find an answer to this after a search on here or looking on the NHS website.
If you go back for a holiday are you eligible for NHS treatment? What happens if you are in an accident? I know travel insurance would cover it if need be.
When you get treated in Casualty do they even ask for ID? I don't remember?
Thanks.
I can't find an answer to this after a search on here or looking on the NHS website.
If you go back for a holiday are you eligible for NHS treatment? What happens if you are in an accident? I know travel insurance would cover it if need be.
When you get treated in Casualty do they even ask for ID? I don't remember?
Thanks.
But I don't think you're eligible for treatment...
Last edited by Tirytory; Mar 18th 2014 at 8:44 pm.
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Re: NHS treatment
After living there all of our lives and after paying taxes for over 20 years and the ridiculous amount my husband got taxed yes I do think I deserve treatment if needed when on holiday.
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Re: NHS treatment
I had it when pregnant - I feel for you. Its horrible.
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Re: NHS treatment
Emergency treatment is free for everyone. Non-emergency treatment is only available for UK residents.
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So you have a sense of entitlement, and believe you have it even when you leave. What's your stance on collecting other benefits?
We all paid tax when resident and working there. You've no more right to treatment than anyone else. Hope you're ok with people popping over here and abusing the health care system.
We all paid tax when resident and working there. You've no more right to treatment than anyone else. Hope you're ok with people popping over here and abusing the health care system.
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My problem is with those that believe they can come and go between countries and take advantage of healthcare, when some of us have been waiting years just to see a consultant. You're just adding to the problem - resources are finite. If you're not contributing any longer and have left somewhere, you should accept the need to take out some insurance.
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Thread closed as OP has her answer. It won't be deleted as it may be useful for others in the future who are wondering whether UK citizens that choose to leave the UK are entitled to NHS treatment free of charge, but will now know that only UK residents are entitled to that. So travel insurance would be necessary for any visits.
Thanks for answering everyone.
Thanks for answering everyone.
Last edited by christmasoompa; Mar 18th 2014 at 9:27 pm.
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Re: NHS treatment
If I can sneak in before CO puts the hammer down, the link is
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1086.aspx?categoryid=68
Note that if you are admitted by ER to the hospital you have to pay, so travel insurance is still required.
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1086.aspx?categoryid=68
Note that if you are admitted by ER to the hospital you have to pay, so travel insurance is still required.
Last edited by JonboyE; Mar 18th 2014 at 9:47 pm.
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Re: NHS treatment
To add to this ...... emergency treatment in ER is free at point of service; if you get admitted to the hospital then that is chargeable.
So travel insurance with medical coverage is required, unless you want pay for your treatment
So travel insurance with medical coverage is required, unless you want pay for your treatment
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You had a sense of humour bypass, there was no rudeness.
My problem is with those that believe they can come and go between countries and take advantage of healthcare, when some of us have been waiting years just to see a consultant. You're just adding to the problem - resources are finite. If you're not contributing any longer and have left somewhere, you should accept the need to take out some insurance.
My problem is with those that believe they can come and go between countries and take advantage of healthcare, when some of us have been waiting years just to see a consultant. You're just adding to the problem - resources are finite. If you're not contributing any longer and have left somewhere, you should accept the need to take out some insurance.