Permanent residents of the UK have healthcare through the National Health Service (NHS). Dependents of international students are also entitled to this if:The international student is studying in the UK for six months or more.They have paid the Immigration Health Surcharge as part of their visa application.As part of the Student visa application, they must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) to be eligible for free healthcare through the NHS. The IHS is £470 per year.Free healthcare includes:Consulting a doctor, also known as a 'general practitioner' or 'GP'.Treatment in a hospital, including emergency treatment.Charges apply for some services, such as:prescriptions for medicationdental treatmenteye tests and eye care.For more information on the NHS services and what you may have to pay for the UKCISA website is a useful source.