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Queen's Speech signals a new Immigration Bill is on its way

Today we learned that Government is preparing a new Immigration Bill - despite ministers' acknowledgement that much of the detail behind the headlines is still missing. One aspect may be further restrictions on migrants' use of the NHS.

Published
08 May 2013
From
Migrants' Rights Network
Immigration
NAT comment on the Queen's speech and the impact it could have on people living with HIV

NAT (National AIDS Trust) responds to the announcement in the Queen's Speech today that migrants will face further restrictions to accessing NHS services. The Government has provided no evidence of the 'health tourism' which the restrictions on migrant access to the NHS outlined in today's Queen's Speech are meant to address. 

Published
08 May 2013
From
NAT press release
Migrants
Doctors warn of rising xenophobia in Europe's healthcare systems

Austerity measures adopted in Europe in response to the public debt crisis have a devastating impact on healthcare services, resulting in rising xenophobia in countries like Greece and Spain, the humanitarian group Doctors of the World said Tuesday (9 April). Rising unemployment and poverty across Europe have generated extreme-right statements stigmatising migrants,...

Published
11 April 2013
From
EurActiv
Immigration
Study: Undocumented Latinos Get Into HIV Treatment Dangerously Late

A recent study conducted at a free clinic in Houston found undocumented Latinos with HIV infections enter care with more advanced disease than other patients. Despite getting medical care at later dates, however, undocumented Latinos with HIV achieved similar success in treatment as documented Latino and white patients.

Published
04 April 2013
From
ColorLines
Immigration
Transferring healthcare for immigration detainees in England to the NHS

Of the organisational changes that will come into force on 1 April 2013, one is most welcome. The NHS in England will become responsible for the healthcare of people detained in all immigration removal centres. This change could improve services for a vulnerable group of patients.

Published
25 March 2013
From
BMJ / Medical Justice
Access to medicines and treatment
Belgian proposal: Sick illegal immigrants to return home in exchange for medical treatment

It emerged on Monday that Antwerp social services had been refusing to fund antiretroviral drugs for undocumented HIV patients when the drugs are already available in their country of origin.

Published
20 February 2013
From
Expatica
Migrants
Mexico: Efforts to provide HIV-AIDS care services to migrants face major obstacles

Since 2007, HIV and AIDS rates have gone up throughout rural Mexican states, partly as a result of returning migrants who have engaged in high-risk behaviors in the United States and not been able to receive diagnosis or treatment.

Published
13 February 2013
From
VOXXI
Migrants
Migrants Disproportionately Affected by HIV and AIDS in High-Income Countries, Says International Organization for Migration

Migrants and mobile populations are at particularly high risk of HIV infection all over the world, as they frequently face marginalization, exclusion and various barriers to accessing health promotion and care. In addition, there is also a lack of awareness of migrants’ vulnerability to HIV in high-income countries.

Published
03 December 2012
From
International Organization for Migration press release
Access to medicines and treatment
From today, HIV treatment is free for all who need it in England

The removal of charges for undocumented migrants and non-UK citizens accessing HIV treatment and care in England comes into effect today. From now on, HIV treatment will be

Published
01 October 2012
By
Roger Pebody
Immigration
NAT welcomes Glasgow City Council passing motion against forced destitution of refused asylum seekers

NAT (National AIDS Trusts) welcome the decision of the Glasgow City Council to pass a motion against the forced destitution of refused asylum seekers and applauds the work of the Scottish Refugee Council on this issue.  

Published
03 August 2012
From
National AIDS Trust
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