Expats will be able to access high-quality healthcare in Glasgow. The UK's healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS), provides free or subsidised treatment for anyone legally resident in the UK.
There are two types of hospitals in the UK: public hospitals run by the NHS and private hospitals run by other entities. Both public and private hospitals have excellent facilities and care. Waiting times on the NHS can be long, so private hospitals are useful for skipping the queue. If you plan to use private healthcare, you should invest in a private health insurance policy to cover costs.
To use the NHS, you'll need to register with a GP practice in your area. You can find nearby practices by entering your postal code into the NHS Inform website. To see a specialist in the NHS, you must be referred by a GP. This isn't a requirement in the private system, however, and patients can book directly with a specialist if opting for private healthcare.
In the case of a medical emergency (where someone is seriously ill or injured), call an ambulance by dialling 999. For medical attention or advice on a non-life-threatening health issue, NHS 111 should be dialled instead.
See below for a list of recommended public and private hospitals in Glasgow.
Public hospitals in Glasgow
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Website: www.nhsggc.scot
Address: 84 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF
New Victoria Hospital
Website: www.nhsggc.scot
Address: 52 Grange Road, Glasgow G42 9LF
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Website: www.nhsggc.scot
Address: 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF
New Stobhill Hospital
Website: www.nhsggc.scot
Address: 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow G21 3UW
Private hospitals in Glasgow
Nuffield Health Glasgow
Website: www.nuffieldhealth.com
Address: 25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ
BMI Ross Hall Hospital
Website: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk
Address: 221 Crookston Road, Glasgow G52 3NQ