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<p>Only those asylum seekers (and their dependants) who receive asylum support under
section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 are entitled to access NHS medical
services. They are able to access free NHS prescriptions, free dental treatment, free
eye sight tests, help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses, free wigs and fabric
supports and help with the cost of travel to receive treatment under the care of a
consultant.</p><p>The Home Office takes all reasonable steps to ensure the health
and welfare of asylum seekers who receive asylum support under section 95 of the Immigration
and Asylum Act 1999. At the inception of their claim, they are provided with an opportunity
to undergo assessment by health officials and suitable steps are taken to provide
them with access to appropriate medical treatment, this includes advice on how to
register with a GP practice and how to access emergency treatment at a hospital or
walk in centre.</p><p>Those qualifying asylum seekers, as outlined above, are provided
with a HC2 certificate which confirms to medical practitioners that they are eligible
to access appropriate medical services.</p><p>Refugees who have been granted asylum
status are eligible for services from the National Health Service on the same basis
as the general population.</p>
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