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Failed asylum seekers and ordinary residence.
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Document type:Dear colleague letter
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:1 May 2008
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Primary audience:Chief executives
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Gateway reference:9854
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Copyright holder:Crown
A recent ruling in the High Court makes it possible for failed asylum seekers to be considered 'ordinarily resident' in the UK, and, consequently, entitled to free NHS hospital treatment
Action: Trust Chief Executives should ensure that they are aware of this ruling and the consequences it has for the charging regime employed in their trust
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Contact:Craig Keenan
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