Health Issues

Doctors of the world run clinic and advocacy programmes in London providing medical care, information and practical support to destitute migrants and those of no fixed address.

If you’re having problems getting healthcare thier team can give you free and confidential support – whatever your immigration status and where you live in the UK.

They also run drop-ins for various groups – see their website:

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk

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Check if you have an exemption from paying NHS costs - NHSBSA

You can use this link to see if you have an exemption to NHS prescription and dental costs. Once you enter a few details, you can use the final page as proof of exemption in the absence of an HC2.

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A leading African women’s support organisation that campaigns against discriminatory practices against girls and women in Africa, Europe and in the UK which affect their dignity and wellbeing with specific focus on female genital mutilation (FGMS), child marriage and obstetric fistula.

Download and printout the cards for people to take to their nearest GP.  Makes clear that they don’t need ID, proof of address or immigration status.

A toolkit designed to support you in advocating for people facing charges for NHS care, and in taking action to end immigration checks and upfront charging in the NHS.

Help chasing up forms that allow asylum seekers and migrants to access free health care and treatment. Helping people understand their rights in terms of health care in the UK according to their status.

A useful summary of who can receive free NHS treatment in the UK and the challenges that people face trying to navigate the system.

Example of how to apply for help with paying for treatment:

If the lady has a HC2 then she should not have to pay. She can ask Migrant Help to help request that the Sct 95 team ask the NHS for one to be sent to her. I know this has been an issue in hotels though. If she is on Sct 98 or Sct 4 she will need to apply for one online, it will take about 5 – 7 days to arrive (a tip when using the online application, keep saying she has no support until the bit where it asks what she is living on, then type in UKVI Sct ninety eight support and then it gives the option to say Aspen card or vouchers) The online is much much quicker than applying by paper application.

https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/apply-for-help-with-nhs-costs/apply-online