Mfichardt Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My mum is visiting from South-Africa, and I need to get her to a doctor urgently. She has medical insurance - but I'm not sure if she can use our normal GP service?ThanksMarike Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47093-foreign-visitors-medical-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxalis Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 This gives information for overseas visitors to UK needing medical treatmenthttp://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/uk-visitors/Pages/accessing-nhs-services.aspxYour Mum should be able to register as a temporary patient at your GP surgery - seeing the GP is free but prescription charges apply. Emergency treatment in A&E is free too. Non- urgent specialist care will incur a charge - insurance company should cover this but check with them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47093-foreign-visitors-medical-help/#findComment-766795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbs Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I am pretty sure th lister walk in centre at peckham will see her, call them first and check though as I could be wrong. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47093-foreign-visitors-medical-help/#findComment-766826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KestonKid Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My sister visiting from Australia went to the (private) Guthrie clinic at Kings College Hospital to have a check on her Warfarin level. They were helpful and not expensive. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47093-foreign-visitors-medical-help/#findComment-767105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 You will find a lot of GP surgeries Policy is not to take on overseas visitors as they will not provide private treatment. Your best bet is A&E or to get a better service The Guthrie wing of King's College Hospital Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47093-foreign-visitors-medical-help/#findComment-767108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 NHS hospital will generally provide free treatment for acute or emergency situations. But charge a daily rate for aftercare or rehabilitation. However this may vary from region to region Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47093-foreign-visitors-medical-help/#findComment-767219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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