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In case you are ill while you're in the UK, you will need to register with your local doctor's surgery or health centre. This is free as part of the National Health Service (NHS)...
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The NHS (National Health Service) is the UK system which was introduced in 1948 to make sure that all of the people in Britain had access to health care.
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Public hospitals in the
UK are run by the NHS (National Health Service) which is funded by taxes and free at the point of use for all residents of the
UK...
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When looking for dental treatment, you can either get private dental treatment, or NHS dental treatment. Treatment on the NHS is cheaper than going private, however...
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The world optician is a general term that covers both optometrists and dispensing opticians. An optometrist gives you an eye test to see how good your eyesight is...
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Just like its equivalent in many other countries, the pharmacy is where you can get almost any medication you need. Your pharmacist, sometimes known as a chemist...
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In 2007, 12.5% (6.7 million) people in the
UK took out a private health insurance policy either as private customers or through their jobs.
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The emergency services are one thing in the UK you can still get for free! The main ones are the Police, Ambulance and Fire services.
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Holistic medicine is an alternative (different) type of caring for your body. It includes things such as acupuncture, a practice for relieving pressure, and yoga.
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If you had visited a local British supermarket just 10 years ago you would have found very few organic products to buy, but all that has changed.
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The 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be held in London and are currently responsible for a huge increase in health and fitness activities in the UK.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 August 2008 )
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Whilst all reasonable efforts have been made, the publisher makes no warranties that this information is accurate and up-to-date and will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the information nor any consequences of any errors or omissions. Professional advice should be sought where appropriate. Copyright OKinUK Ltd August 2008
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