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Patient eligibility

Patients are eligible for free NHS treatment at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) if they are:

  1. ordinarily resident in the UK, or
  2. an overseas visitor, but entitled to free NHS services under the NHS (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations

Last reviewed: 06 December 2024

Our emergency departments (A&Es) are very busy at the moment

Please consider other services for any minor healthcare needs:

  • Pharmacy First - local pharmacies can provide advice and medication for lots of common conditions
  • NHS 111 - phone or go online to be directed to the best place for you
  • Urgent treatment centres - accessed via NHS 111
  • Minor injuries units
  • Your GP surgery