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People living abroad but still using our NHS

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ruthiek Mon 11-Jul-22 11:27:21

Just spent several weeks in Europe on holiday and during that time spoke to quite a few ex pats who have lived abroad for many years , some in their 60’s but quite a few much younger. They all bar one exception fly back and forth to get treated on our NHS . They do it by registering at a family members home and registering with a doctor locally . AIBU to think this is wrong as they don’t pay anything into our health service ? A few of the operations were a new kneecap , heart stents , to have s baby by C section . The country they live in has fantastic health service but they have to travel to the mainland for major illness and don’t want to do that . With the state of our NHS I think this should be stopped

Fleurpepper Fri 17-Feb-23 10:08:46

Indeed- it is also depriving a local person of a place on a local GP's list, as they limit numbers. The GP would also continue to be paid a fee per year for that person + spouse/family.