NHS — free core healthcare and services

The NHS provides free core healthcare to UK residents: GP appointments, A&E treatment, maternity services and many hospital treatments are free at point of use. Some specific services vary by nation (for example prescriptions are free in Scotland and Wales but charged for many adults in England; free eye tests are available for under‑16s and over‑60s, and some dental/mental‑health services have eligibility rules). Access via your local GP surgery, NHS 111 online or by visiting https://www.nhs.uk to find services and eligibility information.