Guidance

Tuberculosis (TB) and asylum seekers

Guidance for staff working with people seeking asylum.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 November 2013
• Last updated: 18 February 2025 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 18 February 2025

This guidance is out of date and has been superseded by: ‘Tuberculosis (TB): migrant health guide’.

Documents

Tuberculosis (TB): information for staff working with people seeking asylum

Ref: PHE gateway number: 2013277

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Details

Asylum seekers often have travelled from countries where TB is more common than in the UK. This document contains guidance for induction centers and dispersed accommodation staff on recognising symptoms of TB and treatment services.

Published 1 November 2013
Last updated 18 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 18 February 2025

   Guidance withdrawn.

2. 1 November 2013

   First published.