Topic: Entitlements to secondary care
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Entitlement to Secondary Care
Access to secondary care is only free for overseas visitors considered 'ordinarily resident', with some exemptions. This section outlines what this means.
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Immediately Necessary and Urgent Treatment
Regardless of eligibility for free secondary care, a clinical assessment must occur. Immediately necessary and urgent treatment must always be given.
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Support migrants to access secondary care
Not everyone is entitled to free secondary care. This section outlines how to support access.
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Infectious Diseases
Migrants carry a low burden of infectious disease. Public Health England's guide provides clear advice on screening and immunisations.
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Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 outlaws several forms of extreme exploitation. Here are some basic facts for primary care
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Access to healthcare: a guide for organisations working with people seeking asylum
A guide healthcare providers