Directive/2004/38/EC wrote: You can register for NHS as soon as you arrive. And apply for a National Insurance Number too.

NHS treatment would then be totally free? No extra insurance required?

How did NHS registration with a doctor go? What information did they require?

What is this chest-Xray stuff? The UK gave up on these as a screening tool years ago, They are pretty useless to a layman with no medical history to work with.

Ok, thanks to all the above for that! So if I understand it correctly a French person can come and go as they like, stay as long as they like, and work if they need to? I still wonder why the Border Agency mentions registration on their site, I suppose it's useful to have that document if you want t...

I find this whole immigration thing totally confusing! Could someone kindly tell me or refer me to somewhere that clearly explains the difference between Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and registration using EEA1 form? This is for someone holding a French ID card who is a citizen of France. I read...