House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
NHS Update
17 March 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Edward Argar Con Melton and Syston
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government has amended the Charging Regulations to exempt Ukrainian residents and their immediate family members from NHS charges in England.
- This exemption applies retrospectively from February 24, 2022.
- A six-month review clause is included to monitor further developments.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by announcing new legislative measures to exempt Ukrainian residents from NHS charging in England.
Action requested
The Government has amended the Charging Regulations to allow Ukrainian residents and their immediate family members who are lawfully in the UK to access NHS care for free, with this exemption applied retrospectively from February 24, 2022. A six-month review clause is included to monitor further developments.
Key facts
- The new measures exempt Ukrainian residents from NHS charging in England.
- Exemptions are retrospective and apply from February 24, 2022.
- Immediate family members of Ukrainian residents also qualify for free NHS care if lawfully in the UK.
- Assisted conception services remain an exception to this exemption.
- A six-month review clause is included.