Free NHS primary and emergency care information and services

The NHS provides core healthcare free at the point of use to people who are eligible and ordinarily resident in the UK, including GP appointments, A&E, urgent hospital care and many screening and mental‑health services. Some services (for example prescriptions in England, or dental/optical care) have charges or exemptions, so check eligibility and local provision on the NHS website; book appointments or find local services via the NHS online patient services and directories.