NHS — free NHS care information and services

NHS.uk describes and helps you access free NHS care across the UK: GP appointments, A&E and emergency care, many mental health services and a range of preventive services. Eligibility and costs vary by nation (for example prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland but charged in England unless you qualify for an exemption); eye tests are free for many children and older adults and some groups receive free dental care. Anyone living in the UK can use the site to find and book local services, register with a GP, use NHS 111 online or access guidance.