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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@9L9Y44H12mos12MO
Foreign visitors should have ACCESS to free emergency health care, but the NHS should claim the fees back through insurasnce.
@9PXP3CS9mos9MO
Though they should not be denied healthcare, they should help to pay some of it back in the long run.
@96HP9D82yrs2Y
Only for residents of allied countries
@95Q5HPY3yrs3Y
if they have come over only for the health care than no
@957XQGMConservative3yrs3Y
yes but only if they can afford
@936X8ZN3yrs3Y
No, require visitors to show proof of employment in home country
@8W6M5Z54yrs4Y
depending on the treatment
@8Q6RF864yrs4Y
Yes, but only those outside Europe
@8NW237X4yrs4Y
For emergencies only, not accidents or weird mishaps.
Yes if the bill is relatively low
@9BK8S6Q2yrs2Y
should pay part of the cost but all. free for those under 18 ,disabled,or pregnant
@99RY7Q92yrs2Y
yes however they have to pay the proper taxes for the service
@98PXYB82yrs2Y
depending on their situation
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