Asylum seekers do get access to free primary and secondary NHS care. But there’s no evidence they’re put higher up NHS waiting lists when they do get access.
in England) are entitled to free healthcare on the NHS. This includes primary care, such as seeing a GP, and secondary care, like hospital treatment.People on NHS waiting lists are prioritised depending on, and when they were put on the list. Full Fact could find no evidence that asylum seekers get put higher up on waiting lists based on their immigration status.
The Home Office confirmed to Full Fact that if someone arriving on a small boat needs urgent care they will be given that, and that those providing accommodation for asylum seekers have to signpost GP healthcare services, but that asylum seekers aren’t prioritised for healthcare ahead of people already on waiting lists.
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