Guidance

Healthcare for people leaving an immigration removal centre: guidance for NHS providers

Healthcare entitlements for people being released into the community in England.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 4 July 2019
• Last updated: 6 August 2019 — See all updates

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Healthcare entitlements for non-UK detainees being released into the community

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This guidance is for NHS providers, including immigration removal centre (IRC) healthcare staff. It explains the entitlements and access to NHS care for people who are leaving an IRC and moving into the community.

This guidance covers the arrangements for England. Information about the provisions in Scotland and Northern Ireland can be found in Annex 2.

Published 4 July 2019

Last updated 6 August 2019 + show all updates

1. 6 August 2019

   Added paragraph to the summary section setting out current guidance on the payment options for chargeable patients and what may happen if chargeable patients do not pay.

2. 4 July 2019

   First published.