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NHS / GP for UK employee without permanent address
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Hi,
I've lived in the UK in 2013-2014 and was involved into road accident with some serious injuries. At the time of the accident I was employed and using the NHS to recover. I left the country in July 2014. I've setted up a mail redirection overseas, so I could read all my mails, including the ones from the hospital.
Since January 2015 I am permanent UK employee again, but I am not going to live here permanently. I am going to be in the UK for up to 10 weeks a year, then the rest of the work will be carried out from somewhere else (most likely Europe).
My problem is that I can't receive any mails from the hospital, because my redirection from old address has finished.
Surgeries need a Proof of Address to register. I can get one from my temporary landlord, but even though it's just a temporary solution till I move out.
Surgeries does not accept any external address nor mailbox.
It's slightly strange, I actually contribute to the NHS more than average Mr Smith, contrary to this, I can't use the service.
Anyone with same or similar problems?
How people living in campers or boats deals with that problem?
I've lived in the UK in 2013-2014 and was involved into road accident with some serious injuries. At the time of the accident I was employed and using the NHS to recover. I left the country in July 2014. I've setted up a mail redirection overseas, so I could read all my mails, including the ones from the hospital.
Since January 2015 I am permanent UK employee again, but I am not going to live here permanently. I am going to be in the UK for up to 10 weeks a year, then the rest of the work will be carried out from somewhere else (most likely Europe).
My problem is that I can't receive any mails from the hospital, because my redirection from old address has finished.
Surgeries need a Proof of Address to register. I can get one from my temporary landlord, but even though it's just a temporary solution till I move out.
Surgeries does not accept any external address nor mailbox.
It's slightly strange, I actually contribute to the NHS more than average Mr Smith, contrary to this, I can't use the service.
Anyone with same or similar problems?
How people living in campers or boats deals with that problem?
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No relatives or friends whose address you could use? I don't know whether the concept of the "accommodation address" still exists, I must admit I haven't heard of it for a long time, but it might be a possible solution. (Note: a quick search suggests there are companies that can offer it, how reputable they are I can't say).0
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To register for a GP you would need actual proof in the form of a utility bill and prove you are on the electrol roll..passport will also be needed. While you may pay NI you may still struggle because you are not a UK based citizen..your employer should be able to give you more info especially as they obviously employ non UK based employees...I take it your employer is a UK based business.0
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