A medical team of doctors, man and woman, sitting in office (lenetstan (123RF))
During your time in the U.K., you will need to see a doctor and dentist. Depending on the specialty services you might require, you may need to be referred off-installation for medical services.
Active-duty servicemembers and their dependents are typically assigned to a primary care team on the installation.
For appointments, referrals and prescription refills, use the MHS Genesis Portal at myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil.
Appointment Lines
Tri-Base Region (RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell)
48th Medical Group | 0163-852-8010
RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth
423rd Medical Squadron | 0148-84-2273
RAF Croughton
422nd Medical Squadron | 0128-070-8737
24-Hour Nurse Advice Line: 0800-028-3263
During your pregnancy, you can receive prenatal care at your installation’s medical center or clinic.
RAF Lakenheath Hospital
If you are stationed outside the Tri-Base region, you can enroll in the Stork Nesting program by contacting your primary health care provider. You will be transitioned to RAF Lakenheath for delivery. The program includes lodging and transportation as needed.
Off-installation British birthing center or hospital
For details and to find locations near you with birthing options, visit the NHS website. nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth.
Fly back to the U.S. for delivery
At your own expense, and without a TRICARE referral, you may travel to the U.S. If you choose to do this, you will need to remain in the U.S. until the new baby’s identification documents are established.
Dental clinics on base prioritize active-duty service members for care. Dependents may occasionally be seen during seasons of limited access or on a space-available basis with priority being given for dental emergencies.
With TRICARE dental insurance, via United Concordia, patients not seen on installation can establish quality, affordable care at dentists in the local British community. tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Dental/TDP.
Dependents are advised to establish a regular dentist off-installation. Visit your local TRICARE office for a list of recommended providers.
With TRICARE dental insurance, via United Concordia, patients not seen on installation can establish quality, affordable care at dentists in the local British community. tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Dental/TDP
999 is the emergency line in the U.K.
112 is the emergency line in the rest of Europe.
While traveling, all TRICARE beneficiaries can call +44-20-8762-8133 for support.
RAF Lakenheath Hospital has an ER to service the Tri-Base Region.
RAF Alconbury: Use the ER at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
RAF Croughton: Use the ER at Horton General Hospital.
RAF Molesworth: Use the ER at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
RAF Fairford: Use the ER at Great Western Hospital
RAF Menwith Hill: Use the ER at Harrogate District Hospital.
