Family Just landed in London, Have IHS but not yet registered to NHS. need urgent treatment

[raveeshkumar]

Hi Guys
I am working in London on Tier 2 Visa. My wife and 2 kids, just landed last week.
Now one of my kids is not well from last 2-3 days, seems food poisoning. Family is not registered to NHS yet, but has IHS numbers.. Can I take my kid to any doctor/hospital for consultation/treatment. As I know NHS registration may take upto 4 weeks.
Please suggest. Its Urgent.


Thanks in advance.
Raveesh

[Pouf101]

Have they picked up their biometric residence permits? That's all you need really, although it does make the process easier for the health facility if you've already registered with a GP. They're still entitled to the NHS given they paid the NHS surchage with their visas.

I waited a few months to register with a GP and went to a walk-in clinic with my residence permit prior to registering with no issue. The doctor I saw simply recommended I do as soon as possible.

[vinny]

A & E.

[raveeshkumar]

Thanks the the advise. I am talking my kid to A&E Lets see how it goes.

[OneAnxiousTeacher]

I hope your child is feeling better.