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:
