[Carey]

We're going over for 6 weeks with 3 kids in March/April. How do we go about seeing a Doctor if we or the kids need to while we're there? Does Uk have a recirocal arrangement ? Are there places you can call in 24/7?
Despite spending a year in NZ 17 years ago, I can't remember how it works but more to the point OH and I were without kids so these things weren't such an issue!

Thanks,
Carey

[veronica]

you just make an appointment at any doctors and pay the same as we would. Uk doesnt have a reciprical agreement. If its the result of an accident, ie sprained ankle, something in your eye etc then it would be covered under the ACC so would be free.

[willowshouse]

Hi there,

There's no reciprocal agreement with the UK. It's basically private here unless it's an emergency. However, because of that it is easy to see a Doctor - you just have to pay!

We came to Auckland for 6 months and saw our local doctor a few times for this and that .. it's about $30 for kids (from memory), $50 for adults, and you pay for prescriptions ($20 maybe) - not too bad ..

Outside of Auckland - I'm not sure but I think it's the same system but probably much cheaper!!!

Dawn

[Carey]

Hi Veronica,

What's the ACC ?

Thanks Willowhouse for your patient replies to all our questions today!

Carey

[wiki]

Hi Veronica,

What's the ACC ?

Thanks Willowhouse for your patient replies to all our questions today!

Carey

Aside from being my initials! - it's the Accident Compensation Corporation

http://www.acc.co.nz/wcm001/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=WIM2_059655&ref=homepage

Which provides free care for any accidental injuries at work, sport or at home.

edited to add: I changed the page link to the section for "overseas visitors"