Refugee and Asylum Seeker Rights to Healthcare
Coming into a new country and city is always going to be hard, but it is extra difficult when you do not understand your entitlement, your rights and how to access doctors, medical services, the NHS and more. This is a breakdown of what you are entitled to, how to contact them and what you may or may not need to sign up to doctor surgeries.
For information on medical rights, entitlement and information, please visit the 'Welcome to Coventry' app or website.
Everybody has the right to register with a GP (General Practitioner)
No proof of address, Immigration status, ID or NHS number is needed.
If you are having difficulty registering with a GP:
Download a GP Access Card and show this to the GP Receptionist
or
Phone Doctors of the World 0808 1647 686 for help.
Central England Law Centre (CELC)
Address: Oakwood House, St Patrick's Road Entrance, Coventry CV1 2HL
Phone Number: 024 7622 3053
If you have any concerns or questions regarding legal advice or worries about your status please contact Central England Law Centre. They will be able to help or answer your questions.