Migrant health guidance
Individuals who migrate to the UK from other countries will often face particular challenges in accessing health care.
If you are involved in caring for travellers from the non-UK-born population, especially those who are likely to return to their home country to visit friends and relatives (VFRs), the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities provides a comprehensive migrant health guide.
You can also find information on the GOV.UK website: Travel to visit friends and relatives: migrant health guide.
For advice and guidance for health care practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients in England, access the NHS Entitlements: Migrant Health Guide, published by The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.
Scotland
Visit the NHS Inform website to access information on health care for overseas visitors.
Public Health Scotland (PHS) TRAVAX
TRAVAX is an interactive NHS website (registration required) providing up-to-date health information for UK health care professionals. Here you can access information on how to advise the public about avoiding illness and staying healthy when travelling abroad.
Fitfortravel
Fitfortravel is a free, interactive, public-access website providing current health information for the UK public on avoiding illness and staying healthy when travelling abroad.
In 2022, the process to access travel health services in Scotland changed. FitFortravel became the national entry point for travellers seeking to access the free travel advice and vaccines provided by NHS Scotland. This applies only to travellers living in Scotland.
The Faculty of Travel Medicine (FTM)
The Faculty of Travel Medicine (FTM) at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) offers lifelong learning, which includes educational courses and examinations to support travel health professionals throughout their careers. See: FTM courses. Nurses can join the FTM as Affiliate Members and benefit from access to publications and reduced conference fees. Read our travel health resources, courses and events page.
Wales
Visit the NWSPP Wales website to find information on overseas visitors and the NHS.
Page last updated - 19/03/2024
