Registering with a Doctor
To register, you will need to visit the reception of your
nearest GP’s (doctor’s) surgery during opening hours, taking a
letter from TASMAC to show that you are a student. Student
Services will issue you with a letter to register with a GP.
Most GP’s surgeries have female as well as male doctors. If
you prefer, you can ask to be seen by a woman doctor.
You should register with a GP’s surgery close to your
accommodation soon after your arrival in the UK.
National Health Service (NHS) charges
If you are on a course for six months or more you are entitled
to free treatment from the National Health Service from the
beginning of your stay. EEA nationals should fill out form
E128 in their own country of residence. They will be entitled
to treatment the same as students who are here for more than
six months.
International students staying in the UK for less than six
months are only entitled to basic emergency services free of
charge. If you are in the UK for less than six months then you
must have health insurance. Britain does however have
reciprocal agreements with some countries - see the
Department
of Health's website for further information.
Students who are in the UK for less than 6 months are strongly
advised to take out personal medical insurance.
TASMAC will not be liable for any expenses incurred by you for
medical treatment provided by the NHS during your stay in the
UK.
All NHS patients will be required to pay in full for the
following services:
• Medication from a pharmacy that has been prescribed by a
doctor. Each item will cost you £6.50. You can apply for a
cost reduction by completing a form. There will be some delay
and you may not be exempted.
• Private hospital treatment, including private physiotherapy,
dental and optical treatment.
• Non-emergency NHS dental treatment.
• Non-emergency NHS optical treatment.
Chemists
You can buy standard western-style medication from most
chemists unless the drugs are available on prescription only.
In every large town, at least one pharmacy (chemist) stays
open until 7.30pm or 8pm and a 24-hour prescription service is
available to buy medication. If you have a minor ailment, a
pharmacist can advise about treatment. Other treatments such
as Chinese herbs, acupuncture etc are available in the UK but
are not free.
Local Doctor Surgeries near TASMAC London
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To locate Doctor Surgeries near your
home check the
NHS Direct website. To view
a list of surgeries located near TASMAC London,
click here.
NHS Walk-in Centres
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Walk-in Centres are doctor surgeries that do not require an
appointment. NHS Walk-in centers’ give you fast access to
health advice and treatment. They can be used by almost anyone
on a drop-in basis, and are usually open seven days a week
from early morning to late evening, 365 days a year. To find
your local walk-in centre, you can phone
NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Edgware NHS Walk-In Centre
Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware,
Middlesex, HA8 0AD
Finchley Walk-In Centre
Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, London, Greater
London, N12 0JE
Wembley NHS Walk-In Centre
Wembley Centre For Health and Care, 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley,
Middlesex, HA0 4UZ
Charing Cross NHS Walk-In Centre
Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Soho NHS Walk-In Centre
1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3HZ
NHS Direct 0845
4647
NHS Direct is a telephone helpline which will give advice on
health matters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Manned by
professional medical staff, they will assess your problem and
advise you on the best course of action.
Just call 0845 4647. They also
have a confidential interpreter service, which is available in
many languages.
Dentists and Opticians
Dentists
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You should register with a dentist near your term-time
address. If you consult a dentist, you should ask if they are
willing to give NHS treatment. If the dentist agrees, you will
have to pay a minimum charge for treatment. If you are not
registered with an NHS dentist, you will have to pay the full
cost of dental treatment as a private patient which can be
very expensive. If you are an international student, you
should be aware that dentists and opticians may insist that
you register as a private patient, and they are within their
rights to do so.
NHS Dentist Charges Structure
* £16.20 - This charge includes an examination, diagnosis and
preventive care. If necessary, this includes X-rays, scale and
polish, and planning for further treatment. Urgent and
out-of-hours care also costs £16.20.
* £44.60 - This charge includes all necessary treatment
covered by the £16.20 charge PLUS additional treatment such as
fillings, root canal treatment or extractions.
* £198 -This charge includes all necessary treatment covered
by the £16.20 and £44.60 charges PLUS more complex procedures
such as crowns, dentures or bridges. Local Dental
Surgeries
To locate Dental Surgeries near your home check the
NHS Direct website. However here is a list of surgeries
located near TASMAC London
MAJITHIA Mr R S
263 Edgware Road, London, NW9 6NB
Tel: 0208 205 7744
Dental Surgery
3a Sheaveshill Avenue, London, NW9 6SH
Tel: 020 8205 6690
Corner House Dental Practice
2 Colin Park Road, London, NW9 6HS
Tel: 020 8205 8300
Colindale Dental Practice
49 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EP
If you are having difficulty in obtaining NHS dental services
in this area please call 020 8952 2381
Tel: 020 8205 5636
Opticians
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You will be required to pay a fee for eye testing and
will have to bear the full cost of spectacles or contact
lenses if you need them.
Dolland & Aitchison
Eyeland House, The Hyde, Edgware Road, Colindale, NW9 5EB
Tel: 020 8205 9280
Kingsbury Opticians
528 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9HE
Tel: 020 8204 8758
A.I. Jones & Son Ltd
132 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0BB
Tel: 020 8952 1102
Oak Optometrists
61 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 5EP
Tel: 020 8951 4004
Stanfields Opticians
572 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9HJ
Tel: 020 8204 7124
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