Free NHS core services and information

The NHS provides primary and emergency care free at the point of use across the UK: GP appointments, A&E, hospital treatment and many community services are available without direct charge. Certain items are free across specific nations (for example prescriptions are free in Scotland and Wales) and some services such as NHS-funded eye tests and dental care have age- or circumstance-based exemptions; use the NHS website to check which services you or a family member qualify for and how to register with a GP or access urgent care.