Getting Knowledge About Health and Social Care Services

Health and Social Services in Northern Ireland are usually available to residents free of charge, which means you do not have to pay to see a doctor or need your own health insurance. Depending on your situation, you may have to pay for health services such as dental care or eye care.
In principle, whether or not you pay for your treatment depends on the type of treatment you have and whether you live in Northern Ireland or are just visiting. If the treatment is urgent and is provided by the emergency department, an outpatient clinic or minor trauma department, it is free. When first aid treatment is provided, aftercare such as hospitalization, or revisiting etc. you may be charged if you are not "normally" resident.