Should foreign visitors have to pay for emergency medical treatment during their stay in the UK?

Everybody entering the country should have medic client insurance in the same way as we Mandate that people take out holiday insurance before they can travel abroad

emergency care should not be denied at the point of use but a payment plan after should sorted out after and travel insurance for medicine should be compulsary for entry into the country.

People who come here with an already diagnosed condition expecting free healthcare should be made to pay. For instance, expecting mothers coming from the US.

Yes, but insurance should be required for entry of the country which should include health cover, so health care should be free from the perspective of the user but costs should be covered on the back end by insurance so the tax payers aren't paying for visitors

No but require visitors to show proof of insurance before entering the UK

u should have to have health insurance to visit the uk

Should be insured themselves

Have insurance before entering country to pay for medical care

Only for an emergency

Be able to pay after the individual has been treated and it should either be what they can afford or payed in instalments.

Depends on the type of emergency and if they have come here on purpose to get it for free

Depends how bad the emergency is and if it’s on purpose and their own fault or not.

Yes, but only those outside of the EU, but emergency care should not be denied to those cannot afford it

Yes, but not if their own country has a reciprocal agreement with the UK.

Yes, unless it is urgent and they can't afford it

They should only get free healthcare if visiting the uk if they have insurance. Or if they are illegally staying then they should have to pay.

Yes uk citizens have to pay abroad can't have the best of both ways

I think that an "insurance fee" should be included as part of the visa to enter and the revenue should go to the nhs to cover treatments

if people are visiting then yes but if they are refugees then no as they have already had a hard time

Healthcare should be state funded. It is a human right. No body even foreigners should have to pay for healthcare.

Yes depending on what country they come from. If in their country they need to pay for healthcare then they should pay for emergency treatment like they would in their home country

if they got injured or hurt inside the UK then yes it should be free, but if they came here for free health care then they should have ti pay

I think that you should pay a little bit for a healthcare package as it supports the nhs and makes sure you are safe but it is choice

If it’s a long time then yes but if it’s short and quick but takes up a lot of resources yes but it’s it’s not that long but not that short and takes a tiny amount of resources then no

Yes. they should immediately get help but they should pay a small sum back if they are outside the EU.

only if they have injured or become sick whilst in the UK, if they come solely for the NHS they should have to pay

No, but only in ‘threat to life’ scenarios otherwise they should pay at least 50%. Former UK residents should not have to pay at all.

Ability to pay should never be a condition precedent to emergency medical treatment, but foreign visitors or their governments should be obligated to undertake their best efforts to reimburse the UK government for incurred expenses related to emergency medical treatment.

The question of providing free healthcare to foreign nationals depends heavily on the circumstances and motivations behind their use of the NHS. For those on holiday or here temporarily, free healthcare should be provided, but it becomes problematic when people travel specifically to take advantage of the system. In life-or-death situations, where individuals cannot afford treatment in their own country, there’s a moral argument to help. However, with the NHS under pressure, treating foreign nationals could potentially strain resources and harm UK citizens. Additionally, determining who is using the system appropriately is complex. A balanced approach might be to offer help but minimize foreign use, adjusting criteria when necessary to maintain a reasonable level of service without overburdening the NHS.

Depends on whether they can afford it. If they cannot, then no, it should be free, but if they can, then they should pay.

It would be inhumane to refuse emergency treatment at the point of entry to A-and-E, and I would expect the same in any country I visit, but for any treatment beyond that they should make their own arrangements, e.g. pay or transfer for ward stays and/or further treatment.

Those you have caused their own injuries should however accidents and or if they are victims in which injuries have occurred they should absolutely get access.

Should have to produce medical insurance on artival or made to pay for it if not held, just as UK citizens visiting foreign countries do.

To those from countries with free healthcare, they should be the one to pay for their citizen’s healthcare even under foreign jurisdiction, but those who would not be able to afford it in their own country should not use the NHS as a way to get free healthcare.

Yes, for legal visitors. Yes for all, but arrange deportation of illegal visitors (or facilitate processing of real asylum seekers)

(a perspective i read) emergency care should not be denied at the point of use but a payment plan after should sorted out after and travel insurance for medicine should be compulsary for entry into the country.

Temporary residents should be made to carry travel insurance for the duration of their stay. Temporary residents who are contributing into the system and paying tax should have free healthcare via the NHS. No one should not be covered with healthcare whether that’s by insurance or the NHS. The tax payers shouldn’t be picking up the tab, what kind of advertisement is that, you’ll have people coming to the UK just to use and cause too much demand on health care system

Only if they have their version of travel insurance. As we have to pay for certain medical emergencies even when we “use to be” covered by EHIC, as EHIC didn’t cover everything. Me personally at 16 years old, UK born resident was nearly killed on a quad bike in Greece in 2017 and was denied any coverage. I never received any medical treatment whatsoever as a result of not being covered by EHIC! I nearly lost my life and was before BREXIT!

No, but there should be similar agreements for uk residents abroad. Or insurance should be a pre requisite for visitation

yes, if not a citizen with insurance/can pay. but it should be provided in an emergency when it can't be afforded, where there are no pre-existing conditions.

A portion of the money paid towards a visa purchased to enter the country should go towards emergency treatment of visitors. So the what one would pay for a visa covers emergency care whilst in the country during their visa period

yes, i think there should be healthcare insurance for people travelling to the uk, but people should not be denied emergent medical care if they cannot pay

They should have they’re own medical insurance however if they do not and the injury is life threatening, they should be treated and then once they are healed have their passport taken away and forced to work in entry level health care positions for a certain amount of time depending on the cost of how much their injury cost was.

Yes, but I think the price should be discounted depending on the circumstance or situation of a person if life threatening emergency etc. and take into account if they work in their own country etc.

Emergency care shouldn’t be denied but we should require visitors to show proof of insurance before entering the Uk

Emergency care should be freely offered to all, but a fee should be paid for routine healthcare for non citizens

Yes, this is putting a strain on the NHS. If any UK resident were to visit another country and needed medical treatment, we would have to foot the bill! Please protect our NHS!

We should have a law of reciprocity. If a UK national can do it in their country, the foreign national should be allowed to do it in ours.

They shouldnt come into the country just because they want to use the NHS. If theyre taken ill in this country then they should be allowed to use the NHS

Yes, but as with any visitor to another country, including UK citizens abroad, the appropriate insurance should be bought before the visit to cover the costs.

If they are on holiday for example then it should be covered. If they are permanent residents, or seeking permanent residency and contribute through the tax system they shouldn't need to pay anything more, but do they don't pay taxes due to not working, they should have to pay to stop health migrants.

No if they are unable to afford emergency medical treatment. Otherwise, since they aren't a tax payer, they should pay for emergency medical treatment.

Yes, if they can afford to. And yeah if their country has social healthcare. But nobody should be denied treatment if they cannot afford it.

Not for emergencies, but they should have to buy insurance before entering the UK for other health issues

All medical treatment should come with a bill to show the costs involved to raise awareness so people appreciate what they are getting, but none should be made to pay the bill for emergency treatment.

Depending on country of origin, if not uk citizens to avoid free treatment for non citizens being payed for citizens

If we have a reciprocal deal with their own country, they should receive free healthcare. If, however, we do not then no.

Life or death medical care should not be charged for, life is more important than money! However other care that is deemed an emergency but not life threatening should be paid for.

For those in exceptional circumstances it should be free (say if they are really injured/threatened with death)

Insurance should be shown with passport on entry, but if someone is unconscious and unresponsive they should be entitled to emergency care up to a certain cost

No but, The cost of treatment should be recorded, and the country from which the individual(s) originate should have the foreign aid budget debited to cover the cost.
Where the origin country does not receive aid from the UK, they should be charged for the cost of treatment and interest applied to resulting debt.

Yes, but it should be that people attain travel insurance before visiting the UK, or the government bring in a system whereby tourists pay a small tax of a £1-£3 per day (as is the case with other countries) and this money is used to fund these kinds of medical emergency services. I don’t think that anyone should ever be denied treatment or medical care, but there are better ways of approaching it.

Yes, but should have some limits to how much to pay based on affordability. No one should be denied health care in an emergency situation

They should have insurance but in reality, a lot of things are excluded in insurance policies which defeats the purpose of obtaining insurance.

I think they should have insurance just as when I go in holiday. I think health tourism needs to stop.

Yes, but have insurance policies much like how you or I would purchase holiday insurance with Heath and accident/emergency coverage before I travel abroad.

insurance should be bought to cover these costs or treatments should be given with alternative ways to pay

It depends on the policy in their own country. If they have insurance anyway then the money should be reclaimed.

Yes, under similar regulations as a UK citizen getting healthcare in another country (EHIC/GHIC rules) whilst on holiday. And if traveling to the UK for the purpose of health care, it must be done privately.

I think it depends if uk citizens would get healthcare in their country (tic-for-tac) and their wealth status

Depends what it is and surely it would be covered by their insurance? Thinking from the pov when we go abroad

Yes and no because when we go elsewhere on holiday we have to pay our travel insurance so therefore they should pay as well but then also yes because if it is an absolute emergency you shouldn’t have to pay you can’t choose when you have a medical emergency

Life insurance should be taken out by each visitor before entering the uk and in order to clam medical services

Yes we have to in other countries. If it is life threatening people shouldn’t be denied care however

No, a financial assessment should be carried out, and free or subsidised emergency healthcare provided to those who cannot afford it.

Yes it should be charged for but at the rate of their country (any differences aka ours is more expensive their government pay) only if urgent treatment/no underlying conditions

Yes, they foreign visitors should pay. They should obtain travel insurance in advance of travelling to the UK if they are concerned about cost

We have to have holiday insurance to be covered when we travel abroad. What’s makes others have the right to use ours for free

No - emergency care can not be denied, however I think it should be mandatory for them to get a holiday health insurance policy in their own country, which would be claimed on if the cost of the foreign patients care exceeds a certain amount of money

Emergency care should be free at point of contact for everyone - maybe health coverage should be included as part of immigration or travel costs

Unless part of a treaty which allows UK citizens to get free medical care in other country then visitors should pay

should be covered if the stay is under a month from insurance in home country, if a longer stay, the person pays

No but there should be a requirement for visitors to show they have insurance before entering the UK.

Yes however, if it transpires that the person/persons categorically cannot afford it, the fee should be waived.

People should have medical insurance that can help pay for any Emergancy before entering the country

Yes, on a like for like basis. If the country they are from would charge someone from the UK for emergency treatment in their country.

Yes, but life saving care should not be denied to those who can prove that they are not financially capable of covering the costs

Yes, either via private insurance (e.g. travel insurance) or via social security recharge to their home country

Only for those who live outside of the EU and are not one of the commonwealth countries who still maintain good relations with the UK. Those with insurance should show proof of insurance.

No one should be denied emergency treatment. Visitors should show evidence of insurance before entering UK or being issued visas.

Depends if the procedure is planned or not. If it is and they do not pay tax here then they should pay. If it occurs while on holiday and is unplanned then it should be free.

yes but only for non - life threatening treatments, in the event of a life threatening injury the treatment should be free

If they have health insurance, then yes, they should get medical treatment for free. If no health insurance, then they should pay.

Yes but limited. Some people will abuse the system when we are already struggling to withstand the numbers in the nhs currently

Make everyone have insurance which covers them in all likely events of harm which may require medical assistance.

Depends, if they have a health card to cover the fees, like we have the EHIC. If they don't, they need to pay what their government doesn't.

Emergency care should be costed at the point of need but charged to the government for those who have their verified NHS number. The system should charge the same price direct to anyone who has no NHS number.

they should not be denied treatment but they should had adequate insurance, just as is the case when UK citizens visit other countries

Yes, it's everyone's own responsibility to take out travel insurance, which should cover emergency care.