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<p>All detainees are seen by a nurse within 2 hours of arrival at an immigration removal
centre for a health screening. The purpose of the initial health assessment is to
identify any immediate and significant mental or physical health needs, the presence
of a communicable disease and whether the individual may have been the victim of torture.</p><p>The
individual will be referred straight away to a GP if the nurse feels an issue has
been identified which requires immediate attention. Otherwise detainees are given
an appointment to see the GP within 24 hours.</p>
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