Health services for immigrants

I'm sure I've read the answer to this question somewhere but here goes.
What is the situation regarding a Filipina on a fiancee or spouse visa getting NHS treatment in the UK? Do I just register her as part of my family with my GP or will they charge a fee each time?

Thanks

I do not know the situation regarding fiance visa but for spouse visa it is simply a matter of going to your gp's surgery and filling out an application form to join the practice.
In our case my wife was given an appointment for a mini-health check prior to acceptance. A few weeks after the health check the NHS card came through the post.
Getting an NHS Dentist however will be next to impossible and your best hope will be something on the lines of Denplan. I would suggest getting any dental treatment done prior to your young lady coming to this country. She will not be accepted into Denplan until her teeth are in good condition and private dental treatment in the UK isn't exactly cheap!
Hope this is of use to you.

Ok, I just spoke to NHS from Hollybanks Surgery where I went the first time. Person holding spouse or fiance visa are entitled to NHS Care, like what Manila57 said, She just have to go to the local GP surgery and register with them. She will then be given an appointment to see the nurse for a routine check up and the nurse would ask some questions regarding her health background.

After a few weeks, she will then receive an NHS Card although, if she needs medical attention, she can book an appointment anytime even without the NHS Card.

As for your question, you dont have to register her as a part of your family. She will have to register as an individual and no fee will be charge.

ALSO, speaking of NHS... Have you watch the news the past few days about being strict on immigrants coming in the country with medical conditions? They are planning to do medical on people applying for an immigrant visa like the US Embassy. I dont have the full details but I just want to share this.

Camille

Originally Posted by camillesheryl

As for your question, you dont have to register her as a part of your family.
Camille

But they (NHS) need to know whether she's qualified to get NHS treatment, so she should let them know she is a wife or a family member of a UK cit.

Hi Ara...

Musta? Yes, when they apply, they have to inform NHS about her status (being a fiance/wife of a Brit) although she will be registered as an individual and not under his name/family or sommat.



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