Access to the NHS by foreign nationals – Government response to the consultation
This is the Government’s response to the consultation Review of Access to the NHS by Foreign Nationals, outlining minor changes to Charging Regulations and opportunities for collecting debts to the NHS by refusing visas to NHS debtors. The document also announces a wide-ranging review of free access to the NHS.
The following Impact Assessments will be added to this page shortly
Impact assessment of Exemptions for Failed Asylum Seekers
Impact assessment of extending the 'period of absence' for UK residents
* Download Access to the NHS by foreign nationals - Government response to the consultation (PDF, 192K)
Original consultation
* A consultation on the review of access to the NHS by foreign nationals
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Responsestoconsultations/DH_125271also refer original topic
http://www.ukcab.net/forum/index.php?topic=679.msg1463#msg1463