For before leave and during your trip
If you have special medical needs, or in case you become unwell or require medical assistance during your trip, here is some advice and information for before you leave and during your stay.
영국으로 여행을 가기에 앞서 적절한 보험을 들어 두실 것을 권장합니다. 여행사에서 적절한 보험상품을 추천해줄 것입니다.
If you want to bring medicine into the UK, first check that it is licensed for use. Always carry medicines in a correctly labelled container as issued by the pharmacist. Otherwise, bring a letter from your doctor or a personal health record card giving details of the drug prescribed, in case it is queried by customs or you require additional supplies. Remember that some medicines available over-the-counter in other countries may be controlled in Britain, and vice versa.
For further information please contact HM Customs and Excise Advice Centre, Tel: +44 (0)20 8929 0152.
In Britain you can obtain prescription, and over-the-counter (non-prescription), medications as well as expert medical advice at pharmacies – often called chemists. "만약 당신이 약을 복용하고 있다면, 당신에 대한 처방과 복용량이 명시되어 있는 의사의 서신을 소지하고 가시기 바랍니다."
Pharmacies are usually open from 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays and limited availability on Sundays. However, in larger cities you will find a number of pharmacies open late during the week and on the weekend. For more information and to find a pharmacy near you, visit the National Health Service pharmacy information website.
You do not require an International Certificate of Vaccination when travelling to the UK, but you should check if one is needed on re-entry into your own country.
The level of food hygiene in Britain is very high, so you should simply observe the normal precautions when consuming food products, i.e. ensure it is thoroughly cooked, or that it is within the expiry date. The standard of water cleanliness is also very high, and in general kitchen water supplies, tap water in restaurants and ice cubes are safe drinking water. 대부분의 상점과 슈퍼마켓에서 식수를 찾으실 수 있습니다.
If you become ill while visiting Britain, you are eligible for free emergency treatment in the Accident and Emergency departments of National Health Service hospitals. However, if you are admitted to hospital as an in-patient, even from the accident and emergency department, or referred to an out-patient clinic, you will be asked to pay unless:
영국 현지의 여행사들에 직접 연락해 보시거나 방문해 보시는 것도 여행을 계획하는 당신에게 큰 도움이 될 것입니다. 자세하고도 다양한 최근의 정보들 뿐 아니라 숙소 예약과 같은 유용한 서비스도 이용하실 수 있습니다. 제시되는 여행사들은 모두 국가적 또는 지역적 기준을 따르고 있으며 안내 책자에서는 찾을 수 없는 세부 내용까지도 제공해 드리고 있습니다. 영국으로 여행을 오시기 전에 적절한 보험을 들어 둘 것을 강력히 권합니다. 여행사에서 적절한 보험상품을 추천해줄 것입니다.
If you are unwell during your visit to Britain, first consult a pharmacist – also known as chemists. 의사의 처방전이 없이 약국에서 받을 수 있는 치료법에 대해 도움말을 줄 것입니다. 이러한 약국 네트워크에는 부츠(Boots)와 수퍼드러그(Superdrug) 등이 있습니다.
"메디센터는 런던을 기점으로 한, 예약 없이 갈 수 있는 사설 의료센터입니다. " 예약 없이 방문해도 보통 20분 안에 진료를 받을 수 있습니다. "이곳에서 신규, 또는 정기 처방을 받을 수 있으며, " 더 자세한 사항은 전화 +44 (0)870 6000870로 문의하기 바랍니다. Medicentre locations are as follows:
Victoria railway station
(Adjacent to Platform 15)
London SW1V 1JT
Open Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00, Saturday, Sunday 10:00-16:00
Waterloo railway station
1st Floor
London SE1 7LY
Open Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00
Plaza medical centre
120 Oxford Street
London W1N 9DP
Open Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00
Bank medicentre
1-6 Old Jewry Street
London EC2R 8DN
Open Monday-Friday 08:00-19:00
Fenchurch Street medicentre
150 Fenchurch Street
London EC3M 6BB
Open Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00
NHS walk-in centres offer healthcare advice, information and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses. "예약이 필요 없고, 진료는 노련한 NHS 간호사들이 맡습니다. " 이 센터는 보통 NHS 서비스를 받을 수 있는 모든 사람에게 열려 있습니다. They are located throughout England, with 8 centres in London.
Note: NHS walk-in centres are open to overseas visitors but a charge may be made.
자신에게 영향을 주는 의료 상태와 복용 중인 처방약의 이름(상품명뿐만 아니라 일반명까지)을 적은 기록을 휴대하십시오.