Facilities and Health Information
While medical services are widely available, free care under the National Health System (NHS) is allowed only for UK residents and certain EU nationals. Tourists and short-term visitors will be charged for medical treatment in the United Kingdom. Charges may be significantly higher than those assessed in the United States. Travelers to the United Kingdom should ensure they have adequate medical insurance to cover the cost of any treatment received - please see additional insurance information below.
You can find detailed information on vaccinations and other health precautions on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization (WHO) website, which also contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information.
Hiking in higher elevations can be treacherous. Several people die each year while hiking, particularly in Scotland, often due to sudden changes in weather. We encourage visitors, including experienced hikers, to discuss their intended routes with local residents familiar with the area and to adhere closely to recommendations.
Drinking Water Source - % of rural population improved
100%
Drinking Water Source - % of urban population improved
100%
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate
0.2%
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population
3
People Living with HIV/AIDS
85,000
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population
2.77
Sanitation Facility Access - % of urban population improved
100%
Sanitation Facility Access - % of rural population improved
100%