No special vaccinations are needed to visit Britain. If you come from countries not part of the European Union, it is wise to obtain medical insurance, as there is no free medical care for tourists.
Emergency medical treatment is available free under the National Health Service (NHS) for all EU residents and most Commonwealth states. Check with the Patient Services Manager where treatment is sought.
Listed below are hospitals with 24-hour accident and emergency departments:
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road W6
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road SW10
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street NW3
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Road E1
St. Mary's Hospital
Praed Street W2
University College Hospital
Grafton Way WC1
For dental emergencies call Dental Emergency Care (24 hours) 0181-837 3646.
For advice on the phone for any illness or health problem call Medical Advisory Service Healthline (0181-994 9874).
A list of 24-hour and duty chemists can be obtained from your local police station at any time of day or night. Bliss Chemist at 5 Marble Arch W1 (0171-723 6116) is open 9am-midnight daily all year.
