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Considering healthcare overseas....Who to contact

  • Your first point of contact should be your GP, hospital consultant or other doctor.
  • They will put you in touch with the local Patient Advisory and Liaison Service
  • Alternatively, you can contact your local PALS branch directly. Visit www.pals.nhs.uk to find your local branch.

  • You can also get advice on the S2 route from the DWP Overseas Healthcare Team by calling 0191 218 1999 or writing to:

The Overseas Healthcare Team

Department for Work and Pensions

The Pension Service

International Pension Centre

Tyneview Park

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

NE98 1BA

  • You can find your local PCT online here


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Download the guide to the European Directive on Cross Border Healthcare
The EU Directive on patient rights in cross border healthcare provides the framework by which EU citizens can travel to other countries for treatment. Our guide to EU treatment explains patient rights from a UK patient's perspective.
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