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Accident and Emergency Departments

Asked by Sarah BoolConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 January 2025UIN 23699

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to require the NHS to give the same priority to UK citizens as undocumented migrants when accessing A&E services.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government is clear that patients should expect and receive the highest standard of service and care from the National Health Service, and that people should be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. Patients attending emergency departments will always be prioritised based on clinical need.

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