Cuthbert Rizla

Morally, of course, you have every right to return to the UK for medical reasons - you've already contributed substantially to the NHS through your taxes.

Legally there is nothing to stop you returning to the UK for treatment on the NHS - as a previous poster has said who can disprove that you are not returning to take up your entitlements as a UK citizen ?

Practically all you need is a medical card registered at any UK address.

Usually I'm not all that keen on people scrounging off a system that my taxes pay for but in this case I see nothing wrong with it.

Phil Gull

Folks,

Thanks for all the comments and discussion which i am enjoying.

However, is anyone able to comment on whether I have correctly understood the health insurance situation in the original post ??

Thanks for your help.

Mitzyboy

No ..... legally you cant return to the UK and use the NHS system, but I would agree there is a big grey area. It IS classed as benefit fraud because you are claiming something you are not entitled to

To register with a doctor under those circumstances you need to produce utility bills in your name and a bank statement

Morally, I would agree with you, but unfortunately the politicians dont

Should we not get back to the OP's question?

sickntired

The old pink licence without pic expires on 70th birthday.

Mitzyboy

Yes they do, but most people have an EU picture licence, which expires every 10 years

Joe-Soap

I go to the North when I need any dental work, or GP visits.
I find the standards of NHS dental surgeries and hospitals to be far superior in Northern Ireland; when compared to the Republic.
Health Insurance is a rip off in my opinion. In the case of an emergency, a hospital will treat you free.
Most people I know fly abroad for dental work as it works out much cheaper.
Why would one pay 50 Euro to see a GP, when you can see one in the UK free?
I haven't had any health insurance since I emigrated 3 years ago. Its a waste of money.
I even saved 1000 Euro when having laser eye surgery in Belfast rather than Dublin. You will find the Republic is a rip off for prescription medication too.

Horus

Must admit when I need an eye test for work I go to Boots in Belfast!

Londonuck

Passed all info on to the Gards, expect dawn raids soon chaps!

Bwaahhaahaa

twizzles 'tache.

michaleen oge

careful there moriarty, toronto ain't too far from my reach!!!!!!!

Londonuck

You're probably closer to Toronto than I am Mick

michaleen oge

gigrophracy was never my favourite subject(or spelling).