National Health Service
The National Health Service is the name used to refer to the publicly-funded healthcare systems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as to all four systems collectively. Each system operates independently and is politically accountable to the relevant devolved administration for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and to the UK government for England.
For more information on each service please visit the relevant website below;
National Health Service (England)
NHS Scotland
NHS Wales
Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
There is no discrimination where a patient resident in one country of the United Kingdom requires treatment in another, though repatriation of an in-patient might be made after initial treatment and stabilisation leaves a need for continuing hospital care. Occasionally a patient requiring specialised emergency care might be transferred away from their own national area.
Private Medical Insurance
For some people a better option for covering medical treatment is to purchase private health insurance.
There are a number of health insurance providers that have competitive rates.
Health insurance premiums are set depending on age, medical history and lifestyle factors. You must answer these questions fully and honestly, or your cover could be compromised. In most cases there is no need for medicals.
Some employers subsidise or pay for their employee’s health cover under group schemes.
All medical policies have exclusions and maximums, and it is important to understand what these are before you purchase cover, especially when you have a pre-existing condition. Some also have excesses, where you pay a set sum towards any health care you need and your insurer covers the rest. This can considerably reduce your premiums, so can be well worth considering
Check out the below link to get some quotes and compare companies.
http://www.healthinsurance.co.uk/
