Overseas visitors to the UK are currently charged for hospital visits, dental treatments and prescription drugs. People working for UK-based employers and students on courses of at least six months duration are entitled to at least some NHS hospital treatment free of charge. The government had considered charging for GP consultations, but decided that easy initial access was important to prevent risks to public health such as HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections.
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@9L9Y44H1yr1Y
Foreign visitors should have ACCESS to free emergency health care, but the NHS should claim the fees back through insurasnce.
@9NSJZ231yr1Y
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
@8KCNXNK5yrs5Y
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.
@9NRRT9L1yr1Y
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.
@9NMDQYD1yr1Y
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
@8GWLGBT5yrs5Y
No but require visitors to show proof of insurance before entering the UK
@8G8JSCD5yrs5Y
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
@8NLQH335yrs5Y
@9F58XZS2yrs2Y
Be able to pay after the individual has been treated and it should either be what they can afford or payed in instalments.
@9F44H852yrs2Y
Depends on the type of emergency and if they have come here on purpose to get it for free
@9F443PN2yrs2Y
Depends how bad the emergency is and if it’s on purpose and their own fault or not.
@9DZSYTZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but only those outside of the EU, but emergency care should not be denied to those cannot afford it
@9DYLPQ92yrs2Y
Yes, but not if their own country has a reciprocal agreement with the UK.
@9DLN43Z2yrs2Y
Yes, unless it is urgent and they can't afford it
@9D84WFD2yrs2Y
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.
@9D579WW2yrs2Y
Yes uk citizens have to pay abroad can't have the best of both ways
@9D44ZJT2yrs2Y
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
@9BMCGVS2yrs2Y
Only if it isn’t life threatening
Yes, but based on their financial income, so those who can afford to pay contribute, while those who cannot are still able to receive care without being denied
@B5TVYX32mos2MO
It should depend on how long their stay is and what the purpose of their stay is. If they're here for a genuine purpose and adding to the economy or on holiday then yes they should.
@B5RSL6R2mos2MO
Yes, if they're able to afford it and don't come from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong or Portugal
no- however injuring yourself in another country and flying to the uk for free healthcare shouldnt be allowed
@B5L8WCG3mos3MO
yes if its not more than a £1000 bill but if its a matter of life and death then there should be no bill
@B5JTB843mos3MO
They should pay if they come over to the uk knowing they will get free medical treatment but shouldn’t if they are living here
@B5DCKW73mos3MO
Those visiting the UK need insurance to visit. Emergency care to be given within the insurance before entering. We have to pay for health care visiting other countries so it should apply.
@B57S5YL4mos4MO
everyone should have emergency care however have priority with UK members and non Illegals and non offenders
@B4PR3394mos4MO
Yes, however it should be partially subsidised and should not be denied to those who can't afford it
@B4N88QY4mos4MO
Yes but also no. There shodul be a Cartier’s such as if they can afford insurance, why they are doing it ect this is too stop the flood gates and stop this power from being abused especially as they are FROGEIN and not part of he UK ( this is excluding Northern Ireland, wales and Scotland who shodul be entitled to free healthcare, devolution and national identity)
@B4LLL5R4mos4MO
No, emergency care should not be denied but proof of insurance should be required before entering the UK so the NHS can claim the cost back through insurance.
@B4GGX675mos5MO
1. Charge for Non-Emergency Services:
Foreign visitors could be required to pay for non-emergency medical services, such as routine visits, elective procedures, or ongoing treatments. This would ensure that the NHS is not burdened by costs for individuals seeking healthcare for non-urgent matters. For example, if a visitor needs a check-up or ongoing treatment for a non-emergency issue, they could be asked to cover the cost of these services.
2. Maintain Free Emergency Care:
Emergency medical treatment should remain free for all individuals, regardless of nationality, to ensure that no one is… Read more
@B4DF9MZ5mos5MO
depends, if its a small medical thing like going to docxtors for a cold thwn yes pay. if its a life theeatening thjing that requires immediate action then dont pay
@B42LVJ75mos5MO
We would have to pay in their country for health insurance, why shouldn't they? Treat them immediately but make them aware they have a debt to pay once treatment is complete.
@B3WV3X35mos5MO
Visitors don't have to have to pay if they are truly physically unwell require treatment. Those who try to get free treatment by going into the country whilst being in a terrible medical condition should pay
@B3S5RDQLiberal Democrat5mos5MO
Yes but emergency care should not be denied to those who can't pay or do not have insurance. It should be a small amount, coverable by insurance
@B3JQ2MGConservative6mos6MO
Not necessary unless people come to the UK for the free healthcare to get surgeries done that they needed before entering the UK
Yes, but only if they can afford it, and we should also require visitors to show proof of insurance before entering the UK.
Yes if they don't have coverage or insurance from their own country to back them. This can be discarded during extreme crisis
@B2PJ87Y 6mos6MO
Should the u.s president as requested issues by french president revolution in based that heading of EU for big events
if they cannot afford it it should not be denied. If they can, they should have to pay the same as anyone else
@B2YCJGMLiberal Democrat6mos6MO
Case by case basis. If they have relevant benefits from their country to show they can't afford it then they don't have to pay, but anyone else does.
@B2SRQLLLiberal Democrat7mos7MO
Yes only if they aren’t using the law if they have an illness and purposefully go to the UK for free treatment.
@B2LSDGC7mos7MO
Not for emergency medical treatment caused by an accident (like a car crash, a stabbing etc.) or an unexpected issue like a stroke or heart attack. For minor or avoidable instances, then yes.
@B2LQCPZ7mos7MO
If the treatment was not caused by a long term condition for which they should have procured travel insurance.
@B2JNVTM7mos7MO
No, provided that they have lived in the UK for a certain amount of time and contributed to the economy.
@B2JK6977mos7MO
Emergency care should be given but the cost should be claimed back where possible from insurance or foreign governments
@B2BQNW47mos7MO
if people are visiting then yes but if they are refugees then no as they have already had a hard time
@B26KWF2 8mos8MO
Healthcare should be state funded. It is a human right. No body even foreigners should have to pay for healthcare.
@B25GJWC8mos8MO
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
@9ZZ9L2B9mos9MO
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
@9ZMXPXZ9mos9MO
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
@9ZH67T39mos9MO
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
@9XQFN7Y10mos10MO
Yes. they should immediately get help but they should pay a small sum back if they are outside the EU.
@9WZNP4G10mos10MO
only if they have injured or become sick whilst in the UK, if they come solely for the NHS they should have to pay
@9WJGT5G10mos10MO
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.
@9VRG59G10mos10MO
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.
@9T6KPQT12mos12MO
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.
@9SZQTCG12mos12MO
Depends on whether they can afford it. If they cannot, then no, it should be free, but if they can, then they should pay.
@9RT5H6HConservative1yr1Y
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.
@9RQG8581yr1Y
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.
@9QWR3JK1yr1Y
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.
@9QR33T81yr1Y
Yes, for legal visitors. Yes for all, but arrange deportation of illegal visitors (or facilitate processing of real asylum seekers)
@9QPN449 1yr1Y
(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.
@9QPLNMM1yr1Y
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
@9QPK2G71yr1Y
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!
@9QPBTHSIndependent1yr1Y
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.
@9QNDPM71yr1Y
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
@9QN3LST1yr1Y
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
@9QMY8JM1yr1Y
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.
@9QMD4YJ1yr1Y
Emergency care shouldn’t be denied but we should require visitors to show proof of insurance before entering the Uk
@9QM7CHM1yr1Y
Emergency care should be freely offered to all, but a fee should be paid for routine healthcare for non citizens
@9QLBDCB1yr1Y
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.
@9QK8FWK1yr1Y
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
@9QJQF591yr1Y
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.
@9QJFJ7K1yr1Y
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.
@9QJDXDP1yr1Y
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.
@9QJDQ8V1yr1Y
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.
@9QHQS4L1yr1Y
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.
@9QHLBXV1yr1Y
Depending on country of origin, if not uk citizens to avoid free treatment for non citizens being payed for citizens
@9QHCGKL1yr1Y
If we have a reciprocal deal with their own country, they should receive free healthcare. If, however, we do not then no.
@9QHBL771yr1Y
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.
@9QGZGGG1yr1Y
For those in exceptional circumstances it should be free (say if they are really injured/threatened with death)
@9QGWLD71yr1Y
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
@9QGRKX61yr1Y
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.
@9QGM8PX1yr1Y
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.
@9QG8J281yr1Y
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
@9QG2ZQV1yr1Y
They should have insurance but in reality, a lot of things are excluded in insurance policies which defeats the purpose of obtaining insurance.
@9QFZV8D1yr1Y
I think they should have insurance just as when I go in holiday. I think health tourism needs to stop.
@9QF8GGVConservative 1yr1Y
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.
@9QDZVD41yr1Y
insurance should be bought to cover these costs or treatments should be given with alternative ways to pay
@9QDTBJS1yr1Y
It depends on the policy in their own country. If they have insurance anyway then the money should be reclaimed.
@9QCXJJ71yr1Y
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.
@9QCWC7V1yr1Y
I think it depends if uk citizens would get healthcare in their country (tic-for-tac) and their wealth status
@9QCDBJ31yr1Y
Depends what it is and surely it would be covered by their insurance? Thinking from the pov when we go abroad
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