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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@8G8JSCD4yrs4Y
u should have to have health insurance to visit the uk
@9QNDPM79mos9MO
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
@9QHLBXV9mos9MO
Depending on country of origin, if not uk citizens to avoid free treatment for non citizens being payed for citizens
Life insurance should be taken out by each visitor before entering the uk and in order to clam medical services
@9Q8PLF69mos9MO
Emergency care should be free at point of contact for everyone - maybe health coverage should be included as part of immigration or travel costs
@9PYY4BW 9mos9MO
Medical feels should be paid by travel insurance. If they do not have this, then it should be paid for.
@9PVXC6X9mos9MO
Yes, relative to their financial circumstances and should show proof of insurance before entering uk
@9PKCQDS9mos9MO
If they have come from other countries just to use the free healthcare, they should be charged for its use. If they are injured whilst in this country, they should have access to free healthcare.
@9P6LYBDConservative10mos10MO
No, foreigners should have proof of insurance for care or have a cooperative care system where we can bill the country of origin for the care
@9P2C7TR10mos10MO
No, but an insurance should be charged as part of their visa to make sure they are insured for the full lenght of their visa.
@9NZPP7X10mos10MO
Should be provided free to those from countries who also have free healthcare (reciprocal agreement)
@9MQYMMR10mos10MO
Emergency care shouldn't be denied, however longterm care should be under insurance or pay as you go for foreign visitors.
@9MNZM5T10mos10MO
Yes, those on holiday should have insurance so therefore they wouldn't pay personally but be covered that way.
@9DNNMXK2yrs2Y
Foreign visitors should have medical insurance from their own country paid to cover UK health care
@9GQJTK91yr1Y
No, however following their treatement they should be kept and background checked to see whether they can contribute to the cost
@9FMFWF22yrs2Y
Depends on the circumstance if it’s the fault of the uk
@9N2V4TT10mos10MO
Depending on the severity of what they need, i.e. child birth, near death = free , broken limbs or something that could be easily avoided = not free
No, but they should prove it is not a medical holiday.
@95YZG2V3yrs3Y
Yes and so should Immigrants, the NHS should be exclusive to British People with British Roots
@93WFL4D3yrs3Y
if they went private then yes because everyone else in the UK will have to pay too
@8YJSRG53yrs3Y
Depends on the type of care they require, only free for potentially fatal injuries/diseases
@8YJ4MJS3yrs3Y
No, emergency care should not be denied to those cannot afford it however it shouldn't be encouraging for people simply to come to the UK for medical reasons.
@8Y26RD53yrs3Y
They should pay an temporary insurance in the airports
@8XZ4YYSConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only a contribution
@8XV8P293yrs3Y
Yes and no. Yes because it mor
@8XTJ8J73yrs3Y
only americans cos their dickheads
@8X4L25G3yrs3Y
Depends how big of the emergency is
@8X3TPNQ3yrs3Y
Depends on the circumstance. If its self inflicted by an intentional act e.g drinking then yes they should pay
@8WKS8KT3yrs3Y
Shouldn't have to pay for Emergency Care, but should have to pay for other services unless tax payer or citizen.
Yes, but not at the point of entry
@8VXL4H24yrs4Y
Yes, but only those who can pay, if not it should be free
@8TZ8W3X4yrs4Y
They should pay for certain things
@8TKLTTW4yrs4Y
Yes, but only those from outside the EU and Anglosphere
@8TGCH7M4yrs4Y
For emergent life threatening no. But for non urgent not life threatening yes
@8T9PTY64yrs4Y
if they cannot afford it no, otherwise yes
@8T8R3ZFLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but prices should be limited by the government
@8SY5QXM4yrs4Y
Yes but no one should be denied
@8SNPYSB4yrs4Y
The state should be abolished and this should be up to the communes.
I’d we do then yes, if not, no.
@8S4PCNS4yrs4Y
Emergency care should be provided if there is life threatening situation. But pepole should have insurance, I also liked the idea of EU insurance travel cards.
No as long as they have don't have a house
@8QTP3CZ4yrs4Y
Should only pay for non-life threatening emergency and require proof of insurance before entering the UK.
@8Q3YHWYConservative4yrs4Y
Visitors should be covered by insurance and if not, yes they should pay.
@8PSMCKM4yrs4Y
Yes but if their country has a free healthcare system then they can get free healthcare.
@8PQDXC44yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be cheaper for people who are in poverty
@JazzPote4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they are not part of a household that pays income tax
@8PDFPMJ4yrs4Y
Depends on the level of medical treatment in terms of time and resources.
@8NYTYHF4yrs4Y
Yes, but only those outside of the commonwealth.
@8L4F5K24yrs4Y
No, travel insurance should cover
@8L26RGV4yrs4Y
If they can afford to, if not show them our NHS capabilities
@8C7Z9G95yrs5Y
based on human compassion for certain conditions and political unrest that jeopardize a life
@9BDH6Q72yrs2Y
Depends on the circumstances on there stay
@99H6XV32yrs2Y
Only those on a temporary basis, excluding refugees.
no but proof of identity should be shown.
The medical bill gets paid back as a loan
@98J3CTS2yrs2Y
They should not be allowed at all.
@98B7QJK2yrs2Y
Only if they haven't got travel insurance
@989JR232yrs2Y
yes unless they can’t afford it
@97Q5BVGLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Yes, emergency treatment only (not routine)
@97BCPMM2yrs2Y
If its life or death situation they should receive it free if its not then no but children don't get included in this
@96T65VQ2yrs2Y
Yes, but with a cheap insurance scheme a la the EHIC. There should also be a commonwealth equivalent.
@93TRW6T3yrs3Y
It depends on what the medical issue is.
No, but as long as it's not abused
@8YJSX2Y3yrs3Y
Free if life threatening.
they should pay on entry a fee to allow free use once in the uk
@8V8BBWR4yrs4Y
They should only pay if they cannot afford it or do not have insurance
@8T39LVQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only a percentage of the costs.
@8SNGBSR4yrs4Y
I don't think so as they might not have English money.
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