Policy and regulation

Failed asylum seekers have no right to free healthcare

By 2009-03-31T11:16:00

Failed asylum seekers are not entitled to free treatment on the NHS, but trusts can decide to treat people if they cannot afford to pay for it, Appeal Court judges have ruled.

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