Immigrating to the UK. What can I expect?

Hello everyone!

Newbie here. Type one for 14 years and plans to immigrate with my Hubby. We are currently based in South Africa.
Im currently on an old meditronic pump and using the freestyle libre.

I feel like I'm going into the unknown here and not sure what sort of level of healthcare I can expect going onto the NHS, and how costly it can end up being.

- Is it easy to get my scripts for my pump consumables?
- How easy is it to get my two libre sensors per month?
- Is it easy to get an appointment with an endo or will I be waiting forever?
- What does NHS cover in terms of costs?

Currently I have medical Insurance and pay a levy for some of my pump consumables per month. They're super easy to get and I just order them online. I can also get a next week appointment with an endocrinologist If I needed.

I just need to know what Im getting myself into when we move.. it keeps me up at night not knowing what sort of care/coverage I will have.

Sorry if this sounds dumb!
Any answers are much appreciated. <3

becca59 said:

If you are eligible for NHS then all your prescriptions will be covered. Appointments are 6 month to yearly depending on your postcode, but you should have access to a DN. Pump info not sure, there are strict rules on access to pumps on the NHS.

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Thank you ! Is libre covered on NHS?