Access to NHS
Aug 3rd 2015, 7:04 pm
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Access to NHS
Am currently UK non-resident, in Saudi, contracting.
Can I use full NHS services when visiting UK or just A&E?
If I pay NI contributions, will this enable NHS services?
Can I use full NHS services when visiting UK or just A&E?
If I pay NI contributions, will this enable NHS services?
Aug 3rd 2015, 7:12 pm
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Re: Access to NHS
Depends on how long you have been out of UK, but you state you are non resident (presumably non tax paying also) so just on this info I would say you are eligible for just A&E for emergency treatment.
No, paying NIC does not make you eligible for NHS.
Notice you asked this same question in June..... my answer is the same as the others.
No, paying NIC does not make you eligible for NHS.
Notice you asked this same question in June..... my answer is the same as the others.
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Aug 4th 2015, 9:46 am
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Re: Access to NHS
I have a NHS doctor and dentist and have never worked in the UK for over 15 years
Aug 5th 2015, 5:27 pm
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Re: Access to NHS
My husband was asked for proof of residence in the UK, worth bearing in mind that if you're asked for the same and get caught, you'll get a very hefty bill.
Aug 6th 2015, 8:18 am
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Re: Access to NHS
I know of a UK hospital which employs one person dedicated to identifying and chasing people not entitled to free care. But I don't know if he concentrates on non-Brits, or discriminates between Brits (ie expats) and non-Brits, or both (or neither).
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Aug 6th 2015, 8:23 am
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Re: Access to NHS
WTF, Who was talking about BUPA, the whole thread is about the NHS, nothing to do with private cover, and, if you are not a UK resident, or a UK pensioner, then you should be paying for any NHs treatment outside the A&E depts, that was my reason for the comment as codurhamboy was saying he felt entitled to use the NHS for free even though he doesn't live in the UK and hasn't done so for 15 years.
Aug 6th 2015, 8:48 am
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Re: Access to NHS
WTF, Who was talking about BUPA, the whole thread is about the NHS, nothing to do with private cover, and, if you are not a UK resident, or a UK pensioner, then you should be paying for any NHs treatment outside the A&E depts, that was my reason for the comment as codurhamboy was saying he felt entitled to use the NHS for free even though he doesn't live in the UK and hasn't done so for 15 years.
The link posted says;
The charges only apply to hospitals – appointments with GPs and accident and emergency treatment remain free.
Aug 6th 2015, 8:59 am
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Re: Access to NHS
People like me aye and i only want some cough medicine and a filling . I probably contribute to the decrepid system more than you and i havent lived their full time for 15 years .
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Aug 6th 2015, 9:03 am
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Aug 6th 2015, 9:10 am
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Re: Access to NHS