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<p>We maintain that the best place for these children to be accommodated is within
local authority care. As part of the national transfer scheme, the receiving local
authority must provide suitable support for all children being moved into their care,
including health care, irrespective of the child’s immigration status. <br> <br> Asylum
seekers have access to health and social care services from the point of arrival in
the UK. The Home Office and its contractors work closely with the NHS, local authorities
and non-governmental organisations to ensure that people can access the healthcare
and support they need. <br> <br> The Home Office also operates a Safeguarding Hub
to support vulnerable individuals in accessing these services. In addition, the Home
Office contracts Migrant Help to provide advice and guidance to asylum seekers should
they have an issue with their accommodation or support, and for signposting to health
and welfare services. Asylum seekers can access Migrant Help 24/7, every day of the
year by a freephone telephone number, via an online chat, or completing an email enquiry
form, both of which can be accessed free of charge on the Migrant Help website. Interpreting
and translation services are available through Migrant Help when the need arises for
asylum seekers to raise any queries or concerns.</p><p> </p><p>The information you
have requested of the Home Office is not held in a reportable format.</p>
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