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[1/9] TODAY frontline organisations and lawyers gave evidence to @CommonsHomeAffs on impact of #Covid-19 on immigration, asylum and detention systems.
@JanetDaby asked if refugees and migrants were being included in the UK govt’s response to Covid-19 as recommended by @WHO.
![[1/9] TODAY frontline organisations and lawyers gave evidence to @CommonsHomeAffs on impact of #Covid-19 on immigration, asylum and detention systems. @JanetDaby asked if refugees and migrants were being included in the UK govt’s response to Covid-19 as recommended by @WHO.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWIHbWgXgAAKIOV.jpg "[1/9] TODAY frontline organisations and lawyers gave evidence to @CommonsHomeAffs on impact of #Covid-19 on immigration, asylum and detention systems. @JanetDaby asked if refugees and migrants were being included in the UK govt’s response to Covid-19 as recommended by @WHO.")
@JanetDaby asked if refugees and migrants were being included in the UK govt’s response to Covid-19 as recommended by @WHO.
[2/9] @JCWI_UK reported cases where migrant patients are not going forward to the NHS to get Covid-19 care because:
the hostile environment created a generalised culture of scaring people from accessing #NHS services even when they are entitled to NHS care.
the hostile environment created a generalised culture of scaring people from accessing #NHS services even when they are entitled to NHS care.
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New regulations make #COVIDー19 testing & treatment free for everyone, but most NHS staff and migrant patients don't know about this exception.
See @TheBMA report on health workers & NHS charges
https://bit.ly/2Y4E2Sn
New regulations make #COVIDー19 testing & treatment free for everyone, but most NHS staff and migrant patients don't know about this exception.See @TheBMA report on health workers & NHS charges
https://bit.ly/2Y4E2Sn
[4/9] @ILPAimmigration pointed out that the Covid-19 charging exemption does not cover pre-existing conditions, so people with existing health problems are deterred from accessing NHS care
[5/9] @refugeecouncil explained that people seeking asylum are put in a situation where it’s almost impossible to follow social distancing guidance due to overcrowded accommodation.
Read more about the situation for people in asylum accommodation https://bit.ly/3buo3R6
Read more about the situation for people in asylum accommodation
https://bit.ly/3buo3R6
[6/9] And asylum seekers often don't get healthcare because they don’t think they are entitled to the NHS and those without fixed address can't register with a GP.
See @EHRC report on asylum seeker & healthcare
https://bit.ly/2wWyBcN
See @EHRC report on asylum seeker & healthcare
https://bit.ly/2wWyBcN
[7/9] A recurring theme throughout the hearing: people in asylum system and detention centres and migrant communities are not getting the @PHE_uk Covid-19 advice.
That’s why @DOTW_Uk produced guidance in 45 languages
https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information
That’s why @DOTW_Uk produced guidance in 45 languages
https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information
[8/9] The overarching message: #NHS charging regulations must be suspended to protect public health.
Last week @TheBMA, @FPHHealth @RCPLondon @RCObsGyn @RCPCHtweets @RCollEM @MidwivesRCM and 60 MPs called on @DHSC to suspend the regulations
https://bit.ly/2RUQ10B
Last week @TheBMA, @FPHHealth @RCPLondon @RCObsGyn @RCPCHtweets @RCollEM @MidwivesRCM and 60 MPs called on @DHSC to suspend the regulations
https://bit.ly/2RUQ10B
[9/9] For more info see DOTW submission to the @CommonsHomeAffs inquiry https://bit.ly/2XUJGpU
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to: @JCWI_UK @refugeecouncil @DetentionAction @ILPAimmigration @ColinYeo1
https://bit.ly/2XUJGpU And
to: @JCWI_UK @refugeecouncil @DetentionAction @ILPAimmigration @ColinYeo1
