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ARTICLE · 04 APRIL 2022

Immigration Status And Medical Treatment

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No access to free NHS services for illegal migrants and visitors, is a goal pursued relentlessly by the government. It is part of the 'hostile environment' but is also related to the limited resources...

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Kasia Janucik
Kasia Janucik

FREE NHS TREATMENT

No access to free NHS services for illegal migrants and visitors, is a goal pursued relentlessly by the government. It is part of the 'hostile environment' but is also related to the limited resources and capacity of the NHS services. In short, there are 3 categories under NHS rules relating to payment for treatment: 1. Those who are subject to immigration control and paid the NHS Health Surcharge as part of their visa application process, are entitled to receive free medical treatment during their visa validity in the same scope as 'ordinary residents'. 2. Those who are 'ordinary resident' in the UK can receive free NHS treatment. 3. Others – including illegal migrants and visitors, who have to pay for most of medical treatment in the UK.

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