https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-year-ending-march-2018/why-do-people-come-to-the-uk-2-to-work<\/a><\/p> <\/p>
The available evidence suggests that, since its introduction, there has not been any negative impact on the number of applications made to come to the United Kingdom as a result of the surcharge.<\/p>"}
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There is no evidence to suggest there has been any negative impact on the number of applications made to come to the United Kingdom as a result of the surcharge.<\/p>
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The surcharge currently is and will remain excellent value for new and existing workers, particularly in comparison to the alternatives, including the cost of private insurance, as it provides near full access to the comprehensive range of services and treatments that our National Health Service provides.<\/p>
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We do not envisage the increase in the surcharge to have any negative effect on the UK\u2019s competitive position in attracting and retaining skilled workers and students.<\/p>"}
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The Department does not hold information in the format requested.<\/p>"}
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The Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2018 was introduced in Parliament on Thursday 11 October 2018 alongside a published impact assessment which is available at the following link:<\/p>
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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2018/126/pdfs/ukia_20180126_en.pdf<\/a><\/p>"}
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The Department looked at actual data on surcharge-payers who use the NHS and their length of stay in the United Kingdom between April 2015 and December 2017 inclusive, and estimated the NHS costs of treating the average surcharge payer.<\/p>
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The estimated average primary and secondary care cost across all surcharge payers including those who did not access health services was around £470 per person per annum.<\/p>"}
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The Department has not undertaken or commissioned specific research on the overall impact of immigration on the National Health Service.<\/p>"}
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