Healthcare

In all four nations of the UK, refugees are fully entitled to free NHS care.

It is recommended that you register with a GP to help you access the right support. You do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

Warwickshire has a wide network of GPs which provide primary health care, details of local clinics can be found on the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire page.

How the NHS works: a simple explanation of how the NHS works in England

These health services are free to everyone

  • GP advice and treatment
  • Services that are provided as part of the NHS 111 telephone advice line
  • Accident and Emergency services provided at an A&E department, walk-in centre, minor injuries unit or urgent care centre
  • Diagnosis and treatment of some infectious and sexually transmitted diseases
  • NHS services provided for COVID-19 investigation, diagnosis, treatment and vaccination
  • Family planning services (contraception)
  • Treatment for a physical or mental condition caused by torture, female genital mutilation, domestic violence or sexual violence

UK vaccination programmes

If you want more information related to the vaccines offered in the UK and when to have them, please visit NHS vaccinations guide.

Migrant vaccinations guide: advice on how to get up-to-date with your vaccinations upon arriving in the UK

COVID-19 vaccinations - ages 5 to 11

COVID-19 vaccinations - ages 12 to 17 

COVID-19 vaccine for people with a weakened immune system

TB, BCG vaccine for babies

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