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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@B2JNVTM2mos2MO
No, provided that they have lived in the UK for a certain amount of time and contributed to the economy.
@9ZZ9L2B4mos4MO
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
Yes we have to in other countries. If it is life threatening people shouldn’t be denied care however
@9PWGFSRConservative9mos9MO
Yes as long as they have sufficient insurance to pay for it. As the UK residents do when they travel abroad
@9PQRV239mos9MO
Tourists should be allowed emergency medical care. However anyone who is seeking permanent residence much contribute NI for the minimum of 3 years.
@9PFFJ9H10mos10MO
They should have travel insurance to get free care If they don’t have travel insurance then yes they should pay
@9H94FRHLibertarian1yr1Y
If they're like dying or they can't do basic things I think we should still operate but also bill them afterwards and include the itemized bill, but if they've not actually got an emergency and they're holding up the ER for people who need it then no. We pay for our NHS through our taxes and if we want private then we pay for it, if I go to the US on holiday I'm not expecting free health care because I'm a UK citizen, I expect a bill because they bill people and they also expect insurance so I see no reason why we shouldn't treat any other person the same as they would treat us if we were in their country. I don't expect payment upfront or insurance, but I expect payment after the fact if they're from a country that charges for medical expenses.
@9N26WQ210mos10MO
I believe they should provide an EHIC like card to ensure their care however this should be an easily accessible thing for them
@9BSPTKG2yrs2Y
Yes, but it should be heavily subsidised
@8YPTT8F3yrs3Y
No as long as they have lived here long enough
@8T87VPF4yrs4Y
Depending on what type of care.
@8RMMVXR4yrs4Y
No but americans need to pay
@8QBGTSJConservative4yrs4Y
We have to in other countries so yes
@8PJ5R8ZLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but plans should be available to make it more affordable.
@8D4KHX65yrs5Y
They should have some form of insurance document that permits them medical treatment that can be accessed online via a code on the individual's persons. That insurance would partially go towards the NHS and other emergency services.
@9CCJGRN2yrs2Y
Depends if they are working in the uk or not
@9BRM3J52yrs2Y
Payment should not be expect prior to provide emergency treatment
@9BQT6MG2yrs2Y
I think depending on what kind of medical emergency it is should depend on whether or not foreigners should have to pay for emergency healthcare
@9BQNHLZWomen's Equality2yrs2Y
They should pay a percentage of their medical fees, but not all of them
@98VQQ7MLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
no if emergency, otherwise must pay by insurance?
@98H2YQM2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for those citizens from a country with which the UK does not have a reciprocal agreement.
@98GLCJ52yrs2Y
Emergency treatment should be free, any other should be paid for
yes but should be given loans in order to afford the treatment
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