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When you applied for the ‘student visa’, it is likely that you, and any dependants, would have paid the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). IHS entitles you to use the National Health Service (NHS). 

If you or your dependant(s) are accessing healthcare, you may need to take your with you. You can . 

If you have not paid the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) because you have a visa to study, work, or join family in the UK for less than six months, and you did not apply in the UK, you are still allowed to use NHS services and emergency services. However, you will be charged for using them, therefore you may want to purchase insurance.

What’s included in the IHS medical provision?

• Registration at a GP
• Appointments with doctors
• Hospital treatment
• Accident and Emergency (diagnosis and treatment)

What’s not included?

• Over-the-counter medication and prescriptions from doctors (some people are eligible for free prescriptions. ).
• Some vaccinations
• Eye tests
• Dentistry (apart from emergency medical help)
• Some specific treatments such as IVF/assisted conception
• Doctors (GP) and hospital