Health and Safety Health and Safety Health Insurance Emergencies Crime Scams Beggars Travel Advice Accommodation Town Guides Health Foreign visitors should check at home whether you need vaccinations or not, but the general rule is that you won't. In case of ill health, EU citizens can receive free treatment at National Health Service hospitals. If you are charged medical fees, keep a record of you having paid in order to claim on your insurance. Generally speaking, you will find few health hazards when travelling in England. However, a change in climate, diet, and water supply in itself can cause problems such as an upset stomach, so take care, especially with your diet.
Most local papers carry a list of pharmacy opening hours.
Remember, if you have a prescription that you will need renewed while you are away, take a copy with you. And be careful to make sure you know the generic name for your medication, as brand names tend to differ. Doctors surgeries vary their hours, so do not count on them being open. For example many close during the afternoons and then open again for a couple of hours in the evenings. Outside of hours try a local hospital or in emergencies, dial for an ambulance.