Can I see a doctor (GP) for free? Expand Yes, you are entitled to see a doctor (GP) whether or not you have a Hc2 certificate.
Can I see a dentist for free? Expand You can get free dental treatment if you have a Hc2 certificate. If you do not have one, you will have to pay for your dental treatment.
How do I find a doctor (GP) or dentist? Expand If you are in Initial Accommodation, a hotel or contingency accommodation, ask your health team. If you are in dispersal accommodation, you can find a doctor near to where you are staying by using one of these links: England: nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-surgery Scotland: Registering with a GP practice | NHS inform Wales: NHS 111 Wales - Services near you Northern Ireland: Find a GP practice | nidirect
How do I find a dentist? Expand If you are in Initial Accommodation, a hotel or contingency accommodation, ask your health team. If you are in dispersal accommodation, you can find a dentist near to where you are staying by using one of these links: England: NHS Dentist near me » Find an NHS Dentist taking new patients near you (dentalchoices.org) Wales: NHS 111 Wales - Local Services Search Scotland: Register with a Dentist | Scottish Dental Northern Ireland: Find a Dentist (hscni.net) If it is an emergency, use one of these contacts: England: If you have a dentist, phone them. An answer message should tell you about who to ring in an emergency. If not, call 111 for NHS advice. Glasgow: Phone the Emergency Dental Treatment Centre on 0141 232 6323 if it is on Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Outside of this time, phone 111 for NHS advice. Wales: Details can be found via: NHS 111 Wales - Local Services : Dentists - Information and Links Northern Ireland Emergency Dentists: Out of Hours Emergency Dental Treatment - HSCB (hscni.net)
What is Hc2? Expand An Hc2 is a healthcare certificate. It gives you: Free medicine prescriptions, dental care (tooth care), eyesight tests Part payment towards glasses
Can I get an Hc2? (Can I get free medical care?) Expand You are eligible for: Free medicine prescriptions, dental care (tooth care) eyesight tests Part payment towards glasses with Hc2 if you have been granted S95 support. If you have NOT been granted S95 support, you can apply for Hc2 by completing form Hc1.
How soon will I be able to use my Hc2 (healthcare) benefits? Expand It might take up to six weeks before your details are registered. You can use your Hc2 as soon as you receive the card.
What do I do if there is a problem or question with my Hc2 Expand Call National Health Service (NHS) business service on 0300 330 1343 or visit the website Check if you have an NHS exemption | NHSBSA to: confirm your eligibility check that your Hc2 is still valid see if your Hc2 will allow you free NHS prescriptions (medicine) see if your Hc2 will allow you free NHS dental care If you have been granted S95 support and: your new Hc2 has not been received after 21 days your Hc2 is lost your Hc2 is expired (out of date) or some of the details (information) on your Hc2 is wrong contact Migrant Help using Raise an Issue (custhelp.com) or phone 0808 8010 503
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