<p class="text-align-justify">Accessing the NHS in England</p>

<p class="text-align-justify">Who can access it?</p>

<p class="text-align-justify">European Union Nationals can use the free services of the NHS if they are living in England and have a work permit or valid visa. However, individuals who are not European Union Nationals can only use the free services of the NHS if they have indefinite leave to remain status which implies that they are free to stay as long as they want in England.</p>

<p class="text-align-justify">To obtain medical treatment in England, one must first need to register with the general practitioner (Family Doctor). He/ She has the right to select the GP practice according to his/her requirement. GP too can decline to treat him/her when they are unable to accept a new patient and the patient reside outside of their service region. But they cannot decline him/her based on other factors such as religion, race, or a pre-existing medical condition. All regular treatment and GP appointments are covered by the NHS. The GP may recommend him/her to the hospital if necessary and if the illness is not life-threatening, they could put him/her on a waiting list.<br />
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