Health Care in Cambridge
Summary: Learn about the health system in Cambridge: how it can and cannot be used by expats, nomads, retirees and others moving to and living in Cambridge.
The healthcare system in Cambridge is a combination of public and private healthcare. The public healthcare system is the National Health Service (NHS), which is used by most citizens and residents of the UK. Foreigners are allowed to use the NHS, but they may need to pay for some services.
UK's Healthcare System
The NHS provides free healthcare to all UK citizens and residents, including expats and digital nomads. It is funded by taxes and is the primary healthcare provider in the UK. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Cambridge for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. The public hospitals in Cambridge are clean and modern, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
In addition to the NHS, there are also private hospitals and clinics in Cambridge. Expats and digital nomads typically use private hospitals for specialized medical care and major surgeries, as they offer more personalized care and shorter wait times. Private hospitals in Cambridge are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. They are clean and modern, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Cambridge
- Addenbrooke's Hospital: This is a public hospital located in Cambridge. It is well-equipped and specializes in cancer care, neuroscience, and transplantation.
- Cambridge University Hospitals: This is a public hospital located in Cambridge. It is well-equipped and specializes in cancer care, neuroscience, and transplantation.
- Cambridge Private Hospital: This is a private hospital located in Cambridge. It is well-equipped and specializes in cancer care, neuroscience, and transplantation.
- The Rosie Hospital: This is a public hospital located in Cambridge. It is well-equipped and specializes in maternity care.
Emergency Services in Cambridge
Cambridge has an ambulance service that can be called in an emergency. The ambulance service is reliable and usually arrives quickly.
Health Insurance Companies in Cambridge
The most popular private health insurers in Cambridge are AXA PPP Healthcare, Aviva, and Bupa. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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