Question on HEALTH...!!!!

coolsats · Post by **coolsats** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:59 am

Hi Friends,

I have a query..

As soon as i land in UK am i automatically entitled for health benefits or do i need to take some kind of insurance from there, how much does it cost........

Do i need to get any insurance card or something, am not sure on this ..

Can you advice ppl...!!!

jimmymcad · Post by **jimmymcad** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:52 am

Yes, you need to get yourself registered with the GP.

Call you local GP and take the appointment, they will ask for your Passport and will register you hopefully.

Regards,
Jimmy

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:31 am

coolsats wrote:Hi Friends,

I have a query..

As soon as i land in UK am i automatically entitled for health benefits or do i need to take some kind of insurance from there, how much does it cost........

Do i need to get any insurance card or something, am not sure on this ..

Can you advice ppl...!!!

GP requires Passport + accomodation proof with ur name and wife's (If married) in it..

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:01 pm

Try not to get sick in the intial days. GPs here sucks....

coolsats wrote:Hi Friends,

I have a query..

As soon as i land in UK am i automatically entitled for health benefits or do i need to take some kind of insurance from there, how much does it cost........

Do i need to get any insurance card or something, am not sure on this ..

Can you advice ppl...!!!

pcr · Post by **pcr** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:40 pm

I was asked to submit 3 months payslips along with residential address proof. I was told that the requirement is, one has to show minimum 3 months NI contributions to get registered with a GP. So I had to wait for 3 months. Nothing required for dependants.

This was the case of last year. I am not sure about current requirements and other areas.

coolsats · Post by **coolsats** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:47 pm

Excuse my ignorance..
but what does GP stands for...

In case if anybody is hospitalized, is it all free of charge..

After registering with the GP, so every medical facility comes free of charge...

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:12 pm

It is General Practioner.

Coolsat , just drop your notion of getting anything free in UK. You only get to see GP for free. Rest everything is chargeable. Its like Indian Govt. Hospitals with better hygeine but Crap service and long waiting time. I would advice you not to inquire about things in detail..leave something to surprise you except job

coolsats wrote:Excuse my ignorance..
but what does GP stands for...

In case if anybody is hospitalized, is it all free of charge..

After registering with the GP, so every medical facility comes free of charge...

coolsats · Post by **coolsats** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:50 pm

Appreciate your reply chetan....excellent...

No, i do not expect anything free in UK....

Got a query, can i carry common medicines for cold, cough, fever etc etc in my baggage while leaving for UK. Do i need subscription for these medicines or i can carry it without any problem...pls clarify my doubt...

gotcha · Post by **gotcha** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:06 pm

chetanojha wrote:You only get to see GP for free. Rest everything is chargeable.

Am I missing something here. I think everything is free with exception of fixed prescription charges. When I said everything, it means surgery, x-ray, any tests eg. CT scan etc. Imagine how much it cost , if done privately.

yasa · Post by **yasa** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:53 pm

gotcha wrote:
chetanojha wrote:You only get to see GP for free. Rest everything is chargeable.
Am I missing something here. I think everything is free with exception of fixed prescription charges. When I said everything, it means surgery, x-ray, any tests eg. CT scan etc. Imagine how much it cost , if done privately.

You are rite dude it includes operation, maternity and emergency with medicines.... try and respect this... i donno about other GPS but mine in Harrow are good with no complaints....

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:53 pm

Hi gotcha,

Yes you missed the following sentence. "Its like Indian Govt. Hospitals with better hygeine but Crap service and long waiting time". There as well surgey,maternity etc are free provided you can wait(or probably live).

gotcha wrote:
chetanojha wrote:You only get to see GP for free. Rest everything is chargeable.
Am I missing something here. I think everything is free with exception of fixed prescription charges. When I said everything, it means surgery, x-ray, any tests eg. CT scan etc. Imagine how much it cost , if done privately.

gotcha · Post by **gotcha** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:51 pm

chetanojha wrote:Hi gotcha,

Yes you missed the following sentence. "Its like Indian Govt. Hospitals with better hygeine but Crap service and long waiting time". There as well surgey,maternity etc are free provided you can wait(or probably live).

gotcha wrote:
chetanojha wrote:You only get to see GP for free. Rest everything is chargeable.
Am I missing something here. I think everything is free with exception of fixed prescription charges. When I said everything, it means surgery, x-ray, any tests eg. CT scan etc. Imagine how much it cost , if done privately.

You are loosing track here. I quoted you for free services, not it's standards. This can be argued again.

You can always find negatives in any system. It's like seeing half glass full or empty.

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:16 pm

Well for the sake or argument, I compared the services/charges with what we get in India so that coolsat can get a idea about it. I am not finding fault with the system .
India has got the similar setup that includes free checkup,x-ray,maternity etc. (when prescribed by govt. doctor) in govt hospital.

Hope this will clear things up.

gotcha wrote:
chetanojha wrote:Hi gotcha,

Yes you missed the following sentence. "Its like Indian Govt. Hospitals with better hygeine but Crap service and long waiting time". There as well surgey,maternity etc are free provided you can wait(or probably live).

gotcha wrote:
chetanojha wrote:You only get to see GP for free. Rest everything is chargeable.
Am I missing something here. I think everything is free with exception of fixed prescription charges. When I said everything, it means surgery, x-ray, any tests eg. CT scan etc. Imagine how much it cost , if done privately.

You are loosing track here. I quoted you for free services, not it's standards. This can be argued again.

You can always find negatives in any system. It's like seeing half glass full or empty.

Post by **push** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:17 pm

coolsats wrote:Got a query, can i carry common medicines for cold, cough, fever etc etc in my baggage while leaving for UK. Do i need subscription for these medicines or i can carry it without any problem...pls clarify my doubt...

Yes. Leave the medicines/syrup bottles in checked in baggage. Liquids are not allowed on flight and medicines in a quantity more than what you might require during flight are not allowed in hand baggage. However they are pretty relaxed about medicines (not medicine bottles) in hand baggage. Dont carry any psychotropic medicinal substance without prescription however.

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