| Britain offers one of the world's best free medical systems, with public clinics, hospitals and family health care centres in every possible location. There is always a medical practitioner available to help. This pays its dues to the NHS (National Health Service) that offers free medical to everyone, including bilateral healthcare agreement for visitors from European Economical Area (EEA) and other countries (see below). Be it over the phone with NHS Direct (phone 0845 4647), where you can speak directly to a doctor or nurse in the privacy and convenience of your home. Or you can drop by a local clinic, health care centre for a consultation, where medical facilities are of the highest standard. Picking up medical supplies or prescriptions is never a problem. Boots, Lloyds, Superdrug (discount pharmacy) or any of the vast selection of independent chemists will sort you out. |
| It is often preferable to speak one on one with someone who can give you professional support and information. The yellow pages lists every possible helpline to deal with issues such as AIDS, Cancer, women’s issues, family planning and sexual abuse just to name a few. If private health care is your preference you will certainly be assured of speedy service and unlimited health coverage. From dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists to naturopaths and psychiatrists, companies such as BUPA provide comprehensive services. European Economic Area countries (EEA): Austria, Belgium, Cyprus*, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, plus Iceland Liechtenstein and Norway. Switzerland by special arrangement. Residents irrespective of nationality of the following countries: Anguilla, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Channel Islands, Falkland Islands, Iceland, Isle of Man, Montserrat, St. Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands. |