Asylum seekers (including those whose asylum applications have been refused and are either appealing or awaiting deportation), and people with refugee status or exceptional leave to remain, (ELR) are all entitled to free medical treatment under the National Health Service (NHS).

Dept of Health: Entitlement to NHS Treatment (Jan 2005)

This is the latest NHS entitlement table - updated January 2005 - for asylum seekers and refugees. Scroll down the page and click on 'NHS entitlement table' to download the information. (PDF file).

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Children's Legal Centre

Information on refugee and asylum seeking children entitlements to free health care from the CLC.

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