What You Need to know
This section tells you about how and where to get help when you or someone in your family feels unwell or is injured, using the UK’s healthcare system: the National Health Service or NHS.
The use of GPs (family doctors), Hospital and Community Services services are free for refugees. You will usually have to pay for dental treatment and sight tests.
What You Need to Take
You do not need ID or proof of address to attend medical appointments.
However, if you are registering for a new GP it’s a good idea to take your personal checklist with you, to make sure you can find details of you and your family quickly, if you need them.
In This Section
Choosing the best health service
There are other services you can use as well as or instead of a GP practice if you are unwell ... read more.
Finding a GP
GPs are family doctors and are normally the first health professionals you see when you have an illness or injury ... read more.
GP appointments – what to expect
Making an appointment with a GP You can book an appointment with the GP practice reception staff over the phone ... read more.
Medicines and Prescriptions
Your GP or nurse may advise you to take some medication to help you get better. There are two ways ... read more.
Mental health
Mental health difficulties are very common One person out of four experiences some kind of mental health problem at some ... read more.
Healthy living
Eating healthy food and getting regular exercise is the best way to stay healthy and avoid becoming overweight. It can ... read more.
Health screening tests
It is really important to use any screening services offered to you. They can detect serious diseases. If you catch ... read more.
Pregnancy (having a baby)
It is important to visit your GP as soon as you find out you are pregnant, so you can get ... read more.
Immunisations & vaccinations
If you have children, it is important to make sure their immunisations are up to date as they protect against ... read more.
