Do I have a benefit from the National Health Service (NHS)?

If you plan on studying in the UK for more than 6 months (such as your spouse or your under-16 or under-19-year-old full-time studying child) you can benefit most of the NHS health services at no charge. This applies from the first day you settled in England, which means that you will be excluded from the wage regulations, ie you will be treated like an ordinary citizen in the UK. In addition, if you are a citizen of a country that has a mutual agreement with the UK and you only need treatment while you are in the UK, your hospital treatment will be provided even if your course is less than 6 months. The list of countries with such contracts in the UK is constantly changing. Please check the web address below for this!

Www.ukcosa.org.uk/files/pdf/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.pdf

You can also take advantage of free health services under other circumstances if you have taken a course under six months or if treatment is required prior to your departure date from the UK. You can check the website above for details of the conditions.

Apart from that, even if you are eligible for free access to health care, you will still benefit from some free emergency care; But this will not be an ongoing therapy. For this reason, it is recommended that you obtain a health insurance from a recognized company that includes yourself and the people you depend on.

 

Doctors

A general practitioner (NHS Doctor or GP) is free to be examined; Nevertheless, it is of utmost importance that you register a patient with a doctor as soon as possible. In this sense you should not wait until the patient is gone; Because it can be difficult to find a doctor right away.

University student should be your health center for your school. If not, you should register with your nearest doctor. You can see doctors by region according to:

www.nhs.uk/england.

You can follow the path to register for a doctor: a letter of attestation from your school or university, a residence certificate and your passport to the doctor's office during working hours. A health card will then be mailed to you with your NHS number printed there.

In addition, be sure to go on time when you make an appointment. In case of cancellation of the appointment, please inform the examiner in advance.

In addition to all of this, you may also have the rights to request a female doctor as a patient or to request a second doctor's opinion.

 

Expenses

If the doctor gives you a prescription, you have to pay some of the amount of the medicine. Otherwise, you should take this prescription to the pharmacist who will give you the medicine and take the amount of the medicine (the prescription will hold about 6.85 pounds.) Otherwise, prescriptions are free for those under 19 years of age and full-time education, pregnant or those who have given birth in the last 12 months. Some medicines, however, can be supplied without a prescription and are cheaper. Note that.

In addition to all these, the doctor's examination is free; But some services such as travel vaccinations are on the order of the concession.


How to Get Help for Health Expenses

It is possible to ask for help for NHS prescriptions, dental, mouth and eye health. You will need the HCI form that you can obtain from local help offices, general practitioner examination offices, NHS hospitals and some counseling centers, or by calling 08701 555 455. In addition, your claim will depend on your income and the amount of your savings. However, health benefits do not fall into the category of public funds, so you will not be affected by your immigration status unless you ask for help for health care costs.


Hospitals

Post-accident treatment in the emergency and accident departments (A & E or Emergency Service) is done 24 hours a day at some hospitals, if not all, and is free. Besides, if you need to go to the hospital for treatment, your doctor will guide you. You should only apply to the Accident and Emergency Departments for serious illness and injury intervention.

Treatments related to tooth and mouth

Students who take free use of NHS health services are also included in the NHS dental and oral health treatment; But you must be registered with a doctor before you can take advantage of this service. At this point, it may be difficult to reach NHS dentists; But if you can agree with any doctor, the costs will be lower. Apart from that, you should take your health card for examination and get information about the costs in advance, taking into account the possibility of overage (maximum £ 194).

If you need urgent dental and oral treatment and you have a contract with a doctor, you can find out what you can do within 24 hours by calling your dental practitioner's office. If you are in college, you should first consult your faculty health center to find a dentist in your area. If they can not help, you can call the NHS direct line or visit

www.bda-findadentist.org.uk.

There is also a support line offered by the British Dental Association, open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on weekdays. The line number 0870 333 1188 will also give you advice on tooth related issues, but they can not recommend you a dentist in your area.


Eye Treatment

Eye tests and treatments are available in optometrists available in every city. If you are not under the age of 19 and do not have a full-time study, you will have to pay a small sum for an NHS eye test. In addition, the amounts vary, so it is of interest to investigate different opticians.


Pharmacies

There is a pharmacy everywhere and also in the big shopping centers it is possible to find a pharmacy (like Boots). Pharmacists can often find useful advice about known complaints such as coughs, colds, sore throats, and general aches. There are two pharmacies that are open every day until midnight: Bliss Eczanie at Marble Arch (tel. 020 7723 6116) and 45 Golden Green Warman Freed's Pharmacy in the Road. (020 7373 2798).

The only pharmacy that we know in London 24 hours a day is 233 Old Bromptom Road, Zafash Pharmacy in Earls Court.

 

Alternative medicine

London has a large number of practitioners dealing with homeopathy, herbal medicine, fracture-excretion, acupuncture and aromatherapy. This service is not usually included in the NHS; But your doctor can help you to contact local services. Otherwise, you can browse the following website: www.icmedicine.co.uk

 

Disabled Students

If you are a disabled student, do not hesitate to mention your obstacles clearly before coming to your university or school; Knowing your situation in advance can provide you with benefits that can benefit you.