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entitled to NHS or not and why?
« on: June 25, 2012, 01:44:40 AM »
Hi I was hoping someone could clear this up for me, I seem to get conflicting info about this: I am UK citizen moving to UK. Am I entitled to the UK health care system or not? Based on this info from NHS, it seems I am even though I wouldnt technically be a resident for 3 years (or whatever the timeframe is).

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As I understand it, if you are moving on a permanent basis (and must be prepared to prove this) then you are automatically entitled to NHS, just like a UK resident.
What do you think? (also, if you have different info, a link would be really helpful, thanks guys)


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Re: entitled to NHS or not and why?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 01:46:59 AM »
What makes you think you wouldn't be?


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Re: entitled to NHS or not and why?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2012, 08:12:18 AM »
As I understand it, if you are moving on a permanent basis (and must be prepared to prove this) then you are automatically entitled to NHS, just like a UK resident.

This. Except by "prove it", I had to tell the GP's receptionist (the only person so far who has cared) that I have moved here long-term. One receptionist told me I had to wait until I'd been here 6 months before I was eligible (when I was trying to register) but I went to another GP instead. As long as you're not here as a visitor (long-term or otherwise) and/or "medical tourist", you're fine.
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Re: entitled to NHS or not and why?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2012, 08:25:58 AM »
I was asked at the hospital if I had lived in the UK for a year. 

I'm not sure where that came from and I'm not sure what would have happened if I said no.


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Re: entitled to NHS or not and why?
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2012, 05:28:29 AM »
Everything that I have read states that you are entitled to it.  Like you I too am a UK citizen and will return sometime next year. I don't foresee any problems, but should they arise, I do not intend to take no for an answer


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Re: entitled to NHS or not and why?
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2012, 07:11:45 AM »
If you have a problem call the NHS PALS in your area to get their support.   :)
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Re: entitled to NHS or not and why?
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2012, 04:31:36 AM »
If you have a problem call the NHS PALS in your area to get their support.   :)

Thanks so much for the link


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