Cyber Chook Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I discovered when I was in Spain at the weekend, and needed medical treatment, that my EHIC (the old E111) card had expired. Luckily the sensible Spanish were fine about it and didn't kick up a fuss, but I'm going to renew it now and everyone else's in the family, as we got them at the same time. They only last 2 years. The new ones last for 5 years, apparently. So anyway, you might want to check and make sure yours is in date still - it's in small print so it's easily missed (at least that's what I told myself). You can renew here: http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks for the reminder - meant to do mine the other week and forgot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I came across mine in the purse the other day and its still valid thankfully - thanks for the heads up on this though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 We used my son's card last summer in Italy when he came off his bike and broke his collarbone . It was brilliant - we showed it to the ambulance crew and didn't have to complete any paperwork at all. Good tip to check it's still valid though! (Hope you weren't too ill ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Chook Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Tooth extraction pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks for the reminder. i've been meaning to do this for weeks. Done it now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Tooth extraction pain Ooh, horrible . I had that after a wisdom tooth was taken out (also on holiday but in Ireland!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks for the reminder. When I am away with work they pay for medical costs, but you always forget about private cover. Just checked and I am 'valid' until 2010, but have book marked the link for renewal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 hi ive had an E111 in the past but have no idea where it is - can i still get the new thing? When i looked you could either apply if you'd never had one or renew if you had but ive lost the old style one that I had!?! any ideas what i should do?! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Chook Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Stacey, I should imagine you can just apply as if you never had one, and they'll either send you a new EHIC card or tell you what to do if not. I expect lots of people will be in the same position as you. Have you clicked on the link I put in my posting? I think that's probably your best bet. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks for the reminder. I have been meaning to do this for ages! I'm home today so have been able to find my NHS number and have done it! Another thing off the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
