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.
66% Yes |
34% No |
56% Yes |
21% No |
6% Yes, and require visitors to show proof of insurance before entering the UK |
13% No, emergency care should not be denied to those cannot afford it |
4% Yes, but only those outside of the EU |
See how support for each position on “Emergency Medical Care” has changed over time for 3.3m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Emergency Medical Care” has changed over time for 3.3m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9L9Y44H2wks2W
Foreign visitors should have ACCESS to free emergency health care, but the NHS should claim the fees back through insurasnce.
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@8SJTX3V3yrs3Y
Have insurance before entering country to pay for medical care
@8S8FBYM3yrs3Y
Should be insured themselves
@8KCNXNK3yrs3Y
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.
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