GP services abroad Posted or Updated on 4 Apr 2025

As the warmer months are approaching, we know to expect an increasing number of patients seeking medical advice while they are on holiday abroad. 

If you are on holiday, we will generally advise you to seek medical advice locally. Some things cannot be treated over the telephone, especially for children, where the GP is often unable to prescribe acute medication without an in-person examination first. 

For more information, please visit the NHS website: Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC) - NHS