Access to GP/A&E in an emergency (for child visitors to

[gollywood]

Hi folks,

Will be having some relatives staying with us from Pakistan this year - a young married couple & their 18 month old / 3 year old children.

Both are healthy, but kids being kids, who would they see if they became ill? For Example: a flu or eye infection?

I'm sure most things can be resolved with a quick visit to the local pharmacy, but things like infections that require antibiotics cannot be resolved over the counter.

Thinking logically, if I was to go abroad where health costs are high, I would take out health insurance, so we spent a week looking into this & couldnt find a single place in Pakistan that offers any holiday type cover.

Ive spoken to a few people who lead me to believe that we would be able to take kids to A&E or a GP in the UK if required, and pay for any prescribed medication - but TBH, I am very confused.

Any advice please? Regards

[gollywood]

If its relavant, all visitors will be here on a FAMILY VISA (6 months)

[geriatrix]

Are you coming to the United Kingdom on holiday or to visit relatives?


regards

[gollywood]

This is where the confusion sets in - they refer to 'discretion' - which I read into if a child was ill, late at night - then they could be seen by A&E or an out of hours type of service?

[mulderpf]

I suggest that your relatives also take out some travel insurance to cover themselves.

[Markie]

if it's an A&E case then they can be treated by local hospital but mind you the rates you will pay will be astronomical! better to get travel insurance...

Hi folks,

Will be having some relatives staying with us from Pakistan this year - a young married couple & their 18 month old / 3 year old children.

Both are healthy, but kids being kids, who would they see if they became ill? For Example: a flu or eye infection?

I'm sure most things can be resolved with a quick visit to the local pharmacy, but things like infections that require antibiotics cannot be resolved over the counter.

Thinking logically, if I was to go abroad where health costs are high, I would take out health insurance, so we spent a week looking into this & couldnt find a single place in Pakistan that offers any holiday type cover.

Ive spoken to a few people who lead me to believe that we would be able to take kids to A&E or a GP in the UK if required, and pay for any prescribed medication - but TBH, I am very confused.

Any advice please? Regards

[gollywood]

Me again

Hopefully they will have sorted out some healthcare insurance soon.

Next step: What is the process involved in making use of the services of a GP once in the UK?

Do you just ring up & make an appointment with ANY GP? Do you have to register? Do you have to pay & claim back fees upon your return etc etc?

Many thanks