Visiting a Doctor in the UK

In order to receive treatment from the UK's public healthcare system, the National Health Service or NHS, UK residents need to register as NHS patients at their local General Practitioner’s (GP’s) surgery. GPs offer a range of services including:

• Free consultations

• General medical advice and treatments

• Immunisations

• Prescriptions

• Referrals to specialists and/or hospitals.

For details on registering at a practice, making an appointment and paying prescription charges, see the following articles:

• Finding a Medical Practice

• Registering with a Doctor

• Appointments

• Prescriptions

• Further Advice