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<p>We take both the welfare of those in our care and our wider public health responsibilities
extremely seriously. <del class="ministerial">This includes offering diphtheria vaccines
and antibiotics to all asylum seekers on arrival.</del> <ins class="ministerial">At
Manston, all asylum seekers are offered diphtheria vaccines and antibiotics upon arrival.
</ins>The Home Office provides 24/7 health facilities at Manston, including trained
medical staff and a doctor for all those on site. All asylum seekers undergo a health
check upon arrival and, if needed people are taken to hospital for further care.</p><p>The
vessel will be managed by a specialist and experienced provider, which has a strong
track record of providing this kind of accommodation, having managed the two vessels
in Scottish ports for the past year.</p><p> </p>
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