NHS treatment

[John_10]

Hi this is maricris. I arrived here in the UK on 28th of june 2012 on a spouse visa. Am I entitled to NHS treatment as I think I have ingrowing toe nail or do I have to pay privately?

Many thanks
Maricris

[Arthur Little]

Yes, Maricris ... your marriage to John, a British national, automatically entitles you to free [at source] NHS treatment. All you need do, is simply present your passport - as proof of your status - to the reception desk at your husband's GP surgery in order to register there as a patient.

It really IS that easy.

[lastlid]

Yes. My wife has been able to make use of the NHS on several occasions and free of charge.

Ingrowing toenail. Painful. I had one about 10 years ago.

[Arthur Little]

Ingrowing toenail. Painful. I had one about 10 years ago.

... best get it attended to asap.

[andy222]

I agree best to get it seen to quick while you still have the NHS..
A lot of the services are being put out to private tender.

[Tinker]

Arthur is right... You have to register first to the surgery, then you are entitled to all NHS service. But not the medication although it is not a big amount.If you are exempted then you don't have to pay.

[John_10]

Thank you very much for all your help. I will contact my GP tomorrow