NHS — free core healthcare and advice

NHS.uk explains the UK’s publicly funded health services that are free at the point of use: GP appointments, A&E, hospital care and many mental health services across the UK. Eligibility depends on your residency and the nation in which you live (for example prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland but charged in England except for exempt groups). Access information, book GP appointments or use NHS 111 online via the NHS homepage.