Other Information

Temporary Visitors

If you are away from your registered address, you can see a doctor anywhere in the United Kingdom by requesting to be seen as a Temporary Visitor. You will need to give details about this practice, so take your medical card with you.

Information on your attendance will be forwarded to us after a set time. Please let us know of your problem when you return home.

If you have British visitors staying with you, the same applies. We aim to treat new problems and also provide repeat medication. Remember that for repeat medication a visitor may have to wait two or three working days for an appointment with a doctor, so plan early.

Foreign Visitors

All patients, regardless of nationality or residence, are entitled to Immediate Necessary Treatment. Patients who are usually resident in EU member countries are entitled to necessary treatment for pre-existing conditions as well as those arising during their visit. This entitlement does not continue beyond the end of their visit and does not include elective care. For patients who are not entitled to treatment, private services are available and the charges for these are available on application.