Foreign Visitors & British Nationals living abroad
Emergency Treatment for Visitors
• People from abroad are eligible for free treatment on the NHS in the case of an emergency.
• Broadly, this means that if, in the opinion of the GP, your condition requires emergency treatment you will not be charged for a consultation with the GP.
• If you require treatment or medication for a pre-existing condition you will be charged a fee, which then should be claimed back via your insurance company.
• Please note that these conditions also apply to British nationals living abroad.
• If you are in the area for less than 24 hours and have an accident you can receive emergency treatment at this practice.
• Should you be registered with another practice locally you are required to attend your own practice where your medical notes are available.
• Please note that the surgery is not a casualty department and if it is thought that an X-ray is required the patient should be taken straight to hospital.
