Video: GP Sarah Williams, Health Lead, Barnstaple Community Welcome.

All individuals resettled under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have full access to all NHS services.

Accessing healthcare in the UK is likely to be quite different to accessing healthcare in Ukraine. 

Although theoretically healthcare is free in Ukraine, in practice there are often significant costs associated with patients paying for medication, examinations, hospital stays etc. Please reassure your guests that there are no costs associated with them accessing NHS healthcare (including prescriptions, which will be free until they have an income).  They should feel empowered to seek medical advice whenever required.