Visiting a Dr in UK

collioure_bee · Post by **collioure_bee** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 13:09

What's the score on that?

I may have to go see one while I am in UK. Am I allowed to? I don't think I signed off from my old one, and as it's not unusual for me not to visit once in five years he won't suspect anything. If I am signed off because my mrs got too thorough can I still go see one?

polremy · Post by **polremy** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 13:30

collioure_bee wrote:What's the score on that?

I may have to go see one while I am in UK. Am I allowed to? I don't think I signed off from my old one, and as it's not unusual for me not to visit once in five years he won't suspect anything. If I am signed off because my mrs got too thorough can I still go see one?

If you have a carte vitale here then you should get a European Health card through CPAM - it's free.
This will entitle you to health care (only emergency, not preplanned I think) in England or in any other European country.
Mind you, I would just try to book an appointment in the normal way first and only flash the plastic if they query your entitlement.
I was treated (wonderfully) in England recently - had visits to the nurse for a dressing to be changed. No problem, no charge.

edann42 · Post by **edann42** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 13:32

If your'e fully in the French system bee, you can only see a doctor using your EH1C. If you are not, then you should still be covered by the NHS and therefore should be able to bluff your way in to your old Doctor!!

collioure_bee · Post by **collioure_bee** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 14:46

I have a carte vital but never used it. Does that mean I am fully in the system here? I'm not signed on at any drs.

polremy · Post by **polremy** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 15:10

collioure_bee wrote:I have a carte vital but never used it. Does that mean I am fully in the system here? I'm not signed on at any drs.

you have a card. you have a number.
yep - you're in the system.
you're just healthy!!!!!
or scared of doctors.

collioure_bee · Post by **collioure_bee** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 16:30

Scared of Doctors LOL.

opas · Post by **opas** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 17:21

ah! but not dentists or their receptionists

john · Post by **john** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 18:10

The key thing here,Bee,is,as Edann says ,having an EHIC card. Be sure to apply for one early from the CPAM (at least 2 wks before you go),and remember that they are only valid for one year.

You would unquestionably get seen by a UK doctor in emergency without one,but having one just takes the chance out of it.

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 19:09

Since 1st May this year you must apply to England for an EHIC not CPAM. You can contact them for a form online but you cant apply online. The English card is valid for 5 years.

polremy · Post by **polremy** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 19:26

AAAAAgh. I remember seeing that now.
Sorry, CB.
Never listen to anything I say in future.
It's just that ours is still current and we haven't had to go through UK yet.

john · Post by **john** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:39

Sue wrote:Since 1st May this year you must apply to England for an EHIC not CPAM. You can contact them for a form online but you cant apply online. The English card is valid for 5 years.

Are you sure about this,Sue? Surely the European Health Card (EHIC in English, CEAM in French) is issued by your full time healthcare provider. If Bee lives in France permanently,and has a SS number here and a Carte Vitale,then his issuer is the local CPAM. It certainly was in my case when I got one in the summer.

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:42

My husband and I are both resident here in France, we have Carte Vitales and also pay tax here. We have both obtained new EHIC through England as was the new ruling which came in as I said before on 1st May.

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:46

See www.frenchentree.com

opas · Post by **opas** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:47

Are you refering to retired people in france?

I renewed all the family cards in July via CPAM not UK

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:50

No, I am retired but my husband is only 48!! He got his from England.

polremy · Post by **polremy** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:52

Sue's right.
I have read all about it - just forgot.

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 20:57

On reading article again I think we could both be right in that at the moment it affects retirees only. For healthcare purposes my hubby is my dependent and because I am retired he is also my EHIC dependent.

collioure_bee · Post by **collioure_bee** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 23:29

Wow, think I'll just try my luck, see if I am still on the list. Need to speak to him as he knows the history of my immediate family and it's all connected. He may be able to help with other things too so will keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks for all the help.

Marguerite & Steve · Post by **Marguerite & Steve** » Thu 23 Sep 2010 23:35

Thats what I would do Bee, they won't turn you away...good luck and good health..

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri 24 Sep 2010 00:06

Try not to mention Brentford and you will probably be OK, most of the GP's in the UK are busy counting money these days anyway .....................

Legacy from the last government!

collioure_bee · Post by **collioure_bee** » Fri 24 Sep 2010 00:50

Funny you should say that serge, the doctor (based in Fareham) is the club's doctor!

thumbelina · Post by **thumbelina** » Fri 24 Sep 2010 06:57

Sue wrote:No, I am retired but my husband is only 48!! He got his from England.

Toy boy!

Chapeau, Sue!!

Hope all OK, Bee! Sending lots of hugs xxx

john · Post by **john** » Fri 24 Sep 2010 08:57

collioure_bee wrote:Wow, think I'll just try my luck, see if I am still on the list. Need to speak to him as he knows the history of my immediate family and it's all connected. He may be able to help with other things too so will keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks for all the help.

If you know your last address details etc,Bee,then you will still be on the records,have a NHS number etc. When I broke my leg in the UK a couple of yrs ago,they had all my old NHS details online,even though I'd been left the UK for over 3 yrs at the time.

Failing all else,if you are staying with family you could always register with the Dr as a "temporary resident". You'd probably have to pay,but just claim it back from the CPAM when you get back here.

Re Euro Health Cards,I guess they are issued by the people who provide the funding for a given individual's Healthcare. In the case of a retiree,then that would,in practice,be the British DWP,so it's no doubt the reason why their card would be issued in the UK.

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