The UK has mutual health care agreements with many countries, but these arrangements do NOT cover all the expenses you can incur: cost of relatives flying out (and back) accommodation for relatives bringing you back to the UK treatment in a country without a mutual agreement – in an emergency you may be taken across a border to be treated. A good travel insurance policy will cover these costs. The Department of Health website explains the level of free or reduced-cost emergency medical cover you can expect in each country  Read More →