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How the NHS works for foreigners and how to register.
How to register with a GPRegistering with a local GP surgery is free and doesn't require proof of address or immigration status — here's how to do it right.
The Immigration Health Surcharge and what it coversMost visa holders pay the IHS with their application — after that, NHS care is mostly free at the point of use. What's included and what isn't.
Prescriptions, dentists and emergenciesPrescription charges (and where they're free), why NHS dentists are hard to find, and when to use 111, urgent care or A&E.
Using the NHS App and online GP servicesOnce registered with a GP, the NHS App lets you book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and see test results without phoning at 8am.
Pharmacy First: skip the GP for minor illnessesPharmacists can treat and prescribe for several common conditions on the NHS — usually the fastest route for minor problems.