House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Health Update
08 June 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Sajid Javid Con Bromsgrove
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At a glance
Key points
- The Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 have been amended to include monkeypox as a notifiable disease.
- The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 have been updated to provide NHS-funded secondary care for monkeypox to overseas visitors without charge.
- These changes came into effect on June 8, 2022.
Issue summary
The statement addresses amendments to regulations related to monkeypox, including its designation as a notifiable disease and changes to NHS charging rules for overseas visitors.
Action requested
As of June 8, 2022, the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 have been amended to include monkeypox as a notifiable disease and virus. The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 have also been updated so that overseas visitors in England will receive NHS-funded secondary care services for monkeypox without charge.
Key facts
- Monkeypox has been included as a notifiable disease in the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.
- The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 have been amended to remove charges for overseas visitors needing NHS-funded secondary care services for monkeypox.
- As of June 8, 2022, doctors and laboratories in England are legally required to report suspected cases of monkeypox.
- Charges incurred by overseas visitors during the outbreak must be cancelled or refunded.