You’re entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you’re: Under 16. Aged 16-18 and in full time education. Aged 60 or over.

Are students covered by NHS?

Who is eligible for NHS treatment? All international students are eligible for NHS treatment in the UK. They have to pay a healthcare surcharge (£150 per year as a student, eg £300 for a 2-year visa) while making their visa application prior to their arrival in the UK.

Do international students get an NHS number?

International students should be encouraged to register with a GP and get an NHS number. Students can be directed to for more information on GP registration.

Do international students get free healthcare in UK?

International students who hold a valid student visa can expect to receive treatments from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The NHS provides free healthcare to UK residents through public funding.

Who qualifies for free NHS prescriptions?

You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:

• are 60 or over.
• are under 16.
• are 16 to 18 and in full-time education.
• are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)

Do foreign students get free NHS?

Students from the EU should have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which entitles you to free NHS treatment. Non-EEA students studying on courses of less than 6 months’ duration are not eligible for free NHS treatment and must take out private health insurance.

Can Tier 4 students use the NHS?

Immigration health surcharge If you are in the UK as a part-time postgraduate Tier 4 student then this is how you will qualify for free NHS hospital treatment.

Can foreign students access NHS?

International students who are studying on a course of 6 months or more are eligible for full health care (excluding dental treatment) under the NHS.

Do international students get free NHS?

Can students have 2 GPS?

It is not possible for patients to register as a NHS patient with two GP practices at the same time as only one practice can hold a patient’s medical records and there are potential clinical risks in maintaining duplicate records. In such circumstances, students can apply to a GP to be accepted as a temporary resident.

Is the NHS for international students covered by the NHS?

The NHS for International Students Are Students from Abroad Covered by the NHS? Many international students will be entitled to use the National Health Service (NHS), which offers free health care paid for by British tax-payers.

Is the Student Health Service open during National Lockdown?

Please do NOT come to the Student Health Service. All consultations at Student Health will be by telephone in the first instance, so please do not turn up at without first speaking to a GP. The Students’ Health Service remains open during the national lockdown, however we are altering how we work to to protect our staff and our patients.

Where does student health send their prescriptions to?

All prescriptions are now sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice for you to collect, not collected from Student Health. We are currently not fitting coils, but we can provide you with interim contraception or refer you for a coil fit if necessary.

Is the NHS open on Saturdays for university students?

We offer a full NHS GP service for University students and their families The service will be open from 9:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday 1 st May for pre-booked appointments only. Telephone lines on Saturdays are closed.