Overseas visitors

Information for overseas visitors seeking treatment in our hospitals

Are you visiting England from abroad? Did you know that you may have to pay for hospital treatment while you are here?

The National Health Service (NHS) provides free hospital treatment for people who live in the United Kingdom. To access free healthcare, you need to live lawfully within the UK. Visit Gov.uk for more information on who can access free healthcare.

If you are an overseas visitor, you will need to pay before any treatment is given (except in the emergency department).

Please note: As an overseas visitor, your information may be shared with government agencies such as the Home Office and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Do I need to pay for healthcare?

The following links provide useful information on free healthcare in the UK, including who is entitled and who may need to pay.

Contact the overseas visitors team

If you wish to speak directly to a member of the team, please contact:

Mobile 07977540823 or 07977540837
Email yhs-tr.overseasvisitoroffice@nhs.net

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

All wards at York Hospital

Coronary Care and Ash Ward at Scarborough Hospital

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.