Can I use GP at Hand from abroad?

GP at Hand is an NHS GP service. To receive NHS care, you must be located in England. We will be unable to consult with you, issue any prescriptions, or make any referrals if you are not currently located in the UK.

If you are travelling abroad for a short period, we may be able to issue up to three months of your regular medication before you go. This will depend upon which medication you take, what monitoring is required, and will be up to the discretion of your Clinician. Please ensure you discuss this with your Clinician in plenty of time.

If you are resident outside England for more than six months, you will usually no longer be entitled to NHS care, and will be removed from our list. You can apply to re-register with us once you move back to England, if you live or work within 40 minutes travel time of one of our clinics at that time.

If you are travelling, you may be able to get help for paying for healthcare costs while you’re travelling abroad.

The NHS website has detailed information on this, and other aspects of travelling or moving abroad.