Hundreds of migrants have declined NHS treatment after being presented with upfront charges over the past two years, amid complaints the government’s “hostile environment” on immigration remains firmly in place. Data compiled by the Observer under the Freedom of Information Act shows that, since January 2021, 3,545 patients across 68 hospital trusts in England have… Continue reading ‘Inhumane’ NHS fees left more than 900 migrants without treatment | Immigration and asylum
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Bibby Stockholm move-ins planned for Monday despite outbreak warnings | Immigration and asylum
Ministers hope to move asylum seekers on to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday despite warnings in an internal health document that many could be infected if there was an outbreak of a disease such as diphtheria on board. A draft “outbreak management plan” for the barge was released after a freedom of information… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm move-ins planned for Monday despite outbreak warnings | Immigration and asylum