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Dear Tom Thank you for this. I have worked with people who were in this position. We had a fantastic GP who worked alongside people out of commitment, but I gues relying on those people who work outside the system. A lawyer on the case is a fantastic resource. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: The UK Community Psychology Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mark Burton Sent: 07 May 2009 22:38 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Fwd: [Alma Mata] Fwd: Help needed - test case on access to healthcare for refused asylum seekers] Some of you maybe able to help with this. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Alma Mata] Fwd: Help needed - test case on access to healthcare for refused asylum seekers Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 18:47:50 +0100 From: Tom Yates <[log in to unmask]> To: ghap-asylum <[log in to unmask]>, Medsin national discussion mailing list <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] References: <[log in to unmask]> Dear all, If you come across patients being denied treatment because of their immigration status, please consider getting in touch with Adam at Pierce Glynn Solicitors. It is hugely important that he knows what is happening on the ground to enable him to mount a legal challenge against the charging regulations. Many thanks, tom ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Adam Hundt <[log in to unmask]> Date: 6 May 2009 13:01 Subject: Help needed - test case on access to healthcare for refused asylum seekers As you may know the Court of Appeal recently decided that refused asylum seekers should be charged for NHS treatment, but that treatment should not necessarily be withheld if a patient cannot pay for it and cannot return home immediately. Many people are concerned that the effect of this will be that treatment is denied, because of misunderstandings as to when people can or cannot return home, or because people are deterred from seeking it. We are still considering whether to appeal to the House of Lords, but in order to do so we need evidence to show that this isn't 'merely' a debt issue, but a question of whether people get treatment or not, so we need to know what is happening on the ground following the judgment. So - please can you e-mail me whenever you come across any reports of people being denied medical treatment, or failing to access treatment, as a result of the charging provisions. The e-mail can be as short or as long as you like, with as many details as possible, but the important thing is to let me know, otherwise a further appeal will not be possible. Please feel free to forward this message if appropriate. Many thanks, Adam Hundt Pierce Glynn Solicitors 8 Union Street London SE1 1SZ _______________________________________________ Members mailing list [log in to unmask] http://almamata.net/mailman/listinfo/members_almamata.net ___________________________________ COMMUNITYPSYCHUK - The discussion list for community psychology in the UK. To unsubscribe or to change your details visit the website: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=COMMUNITYPSYCHUK For any problems or queries, contact the list moderator: Grant Jeffrey ([log in to unmask]) The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, except for the purpose of delivery to the addressee, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Kindly notify the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your computer. ___________________________________ COMMUNITYPSYCHUK - The discussion list for community psychology in the UK. To unsubscribe or to change your details visit the website: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=COMMUNITYPSYCHUK For any problems or queries, contact the list moderator: Grant Jeffrey ([log in to unmask])