In the UK: You are entitled to use the National Health Service (NHS) for all routine medical conditions. This is free. If you need to get medicine, this will cost GBP6.10.

A normal dental check-up will cost GBP5.12.

In France: Your family will register you with the local government offices (Ministère de l'Emploi), and will pay your social security. As well as this, you are advised to take out emergency medical insurance, before you leave your home country.
We would strongly advise you to take out emergency medical insurance, before leaving for your host country.
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