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NHS Update
17 March 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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.
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