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NHS is considered public fund?

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:29 pm
by phss
This might sound silly, but actually don't know if NHS access is considered public funds or not?

Since my visa state "no access to public funds", does it mean I shouldn't have consulted a GP?

Re: NHS is considered public fund?

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:38 pm
by alanwong
phss wrote:This might sound silly, but actually don't know if NHS access is considered public funds or not?

Since my visa state "no access to public funds", does it mean I shouldn't have consulted a GP?
Good question, but I think it is Fine to use NHS.

Re: NHS is considered public fund?

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:16 pm
by Kevin24
phss wrote:This might sound silly, but actually don't know if NHS access is considered public funds or not?

Since my visa state "no access to public funds", does it mean I shouldn't have consulted a GP?
That's not a problem Consulting your G.P. G.P s are even suppose to see people who fall sick, who are here. on holidays or living here illegally.

Re: NHS is considered public fund?

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:18 pm
by [iD]
phss wrote:This might sound silly, but actually don't know if NHS access is considered public funds or not?

Since my visa state "no access to public funds", does it mean I shouldn't have consulted a GP?
NHS is not public funds. You pay for your NHS services with your NI contributions.

Re: NHS is considered public fund?

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:31 pm
by phss
[iD] wrote:
phss wrote:This might sound silly, but actually don't know if NHS access is considered public funds or not?

Since my visa state "no access to public funds", does it mean I shouldn't have consulted a GP?
NHS is not public funds. You pay for your NHS services with your NI contributions.
Thanks for the confirmation! I also found the reference document that state the same thing, plus tell what constitute public fund. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:23 pm
by sheraz7
No