Within England, free NHS hospital treatment is provided on the basis of someone being ‘ordinarily resident’. Being ordinarily resident is not dependent upon nationality, payment of UK taxes, National Insurance contributions, being registered with a GP, having an NHS number, or owning property in the UK.

Those who are not ordinarily resident in the UK, including former UK residents, are overseas visitors and may be charged for NHS services.

Treatment in A&E departments and at GP surgeries remains free for all. There are exemptions please read the full guidance here from NHS England.

The Centre operates a Walk-in clinic for phlebotomy for patients who have a blood (ICE) form with them.

The Walk-in phlebotomy service runs Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 08:00 to 12:30. Patients will be seen on a first come first serve basis and once we reach capacity we will ask you to return on the next working day. Please see our Escalation Policy for details.

Please be advised that patients requiring blood tests should queue to the right of the entrance to avoid standing in the queue for consultations which is to the left.