Migrants and overseas visitors face charges for A&E
Overseas visitors and migrants who require accident and emergency treatment from the NHS in England are to be charged, the Government has announced.
Migrants to face accident and emergency charges
Migrants and overseas visitors are to be charged for using NHS accident and emergency services in England.
The government wants to deter so-called health tourism. It says no one will be turned away - but some will have a bill to pay afterwards. Access to GPs, however, will remain free.
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