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BREAKING: New research reveals the true impact of the #HostileEnvironment on children
If children were being deterred from seeking care before the coronavirus crisis we have no reason to think this has changed
You can't undo years of hostility overnight https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/children-cancer-doctors-nhs-charging-home-office-a9478871.html
If children were being deterred from seeking care before the coronavirus crisis we have no reason to think this has changed
You can't undo years of hostility overnight https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/children-cancer-doctors-nhs-charging-home-office-a9478871.html
Researchers in @Medact's Migrant Solidarity group worked with the @RCPCHtweets
to survey over 200 healthcare workers.
They found:
Children and families delaying seeking care
Treatment denied, including for cancer
Overwhelming opposition to the policy
to survey over 200 healthcare workers.
They found:
Children and families delaying seeking care
Treatment denied, including for cancer
Overwhelming opposition to the policy
Respondents shared so many harrowing stories of the impact of NHS charging.
As @maybulman writes "The findings appear to contradict a statement from @DHSCgovuk... stating that their internal evidence collection of the impact of NHS charging... did not find any evidence of harm
As @maybulman writes "The findings appear to contradict a statement from @DHSCgovuk... stating that their internal evidence collection of the impact of NHS charging... did not find any evidence of harm
This is why the Migrant Solidarity Group are working so hard to bring an end to NHS charging, to stop patient data being shared with the Home Office.
Want to get involved?
Sign up for the mailing list and
Come to the next meeting https://www.medact.org/membership/groups/msg/
Want to get involved?
Sign up for the mailing list and Come to the next meeting https://www.medact.org/membership/groups/msg/
Healthcare workers from around the UK reported that families are coming to hospital far too late because they are scared of NHS bills.
Imagine receiving a bill for your treatment whilst you are still in intensive care.
Imagine receiving a bill for your treatment whilst you are still in intensive care.
This is the same thing Simba faced when we woke up from a stroke. After a two week coma he was presented with a £100,000 bill. He had stopped getting care for his blood clotting condition because he was afraid of debts. He is 30 years old. #Justice4Simba https://www.channel4.com/news/zimbabwean-man-faces-93000-nhs-bill-after-two-weeks-in-coma
The survey found healthcare workers oppose the NHS charging regulations. They told us they are causing discrimination and disruption for the patients they care for.
This is why we call for #PatientsNotPassports.
This is why we call for #PatientsNotPassports.
This is why we've joined @JCWI_UK and @libertyhq in calling for an end to all NHS charging during the coronavirus crisis.
Join us and sign the letter today https://www.jcwi.org.uk/protecting-migrants-from-covid-19
Join us and sign the letter today https://www.jcwi.org.uk/protecting-migrants-from-covid-19
It's why we support this letter from @DOTW_UK, @TheBMA, @RCPLondon, @FPH, @RCollEM, @RCObsGyn, @MidwivesRCM, and @RCPCHtweets calling for immediate action to ensure everyone can access the care they need during the coronavirus crisis. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-nhs-charging-migrants-public-health-bma-doctors-of-the-world-a9464626.html
And why we're proud to support this letter, coordinated by @zarahsultana @BellRibeiroAddy & @ApsanaBegumMP
"“The NHS was founded on the idea that healthcare should be available to all who need it, regardless of where they’re from or their ability to pay” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/18/mps-urge-government-to-suspend-nhs-immigration-checks
"“The NHS was founded on the idea that healthcare should be available to all who need it, regardless of where they’re from or their ability to pay” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/18/mps-urge-government-to-suspend-nhs-immigration-checks
