England
How are healthcare services UK?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in UK, they replied...
"Healthcare in England is provided by the National Health Service, or NHS. The NHS is a public healthcare system which provides free healthcare to all permanent residents, including citizens and those living in England with a valid visa. Amongst its services are general practitioners (GPs), dentists, opticians, pharmacists, hospitals, and more. The quality of public healthcare in England is generally high, as the NHS strives to provide the best care possible to its citizens and residents. Foreign residents also benefit from access to the NHS, with the exception of certain services such as some prescription costs which are reserved to citizens only. For expats in England, the public healthcare system provides free healthcare for all medical treatments, surgeries, and hospital visits. However, it is important to note that an upfront fee may be required at the time of treatment, though it can be reimburseable once the patient has applied to the healthcare system," explained one expat living in UK.
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How are healthcare services UK?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
