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Who can get NHS care while seeking asylum?

Asylum seekers and people with refugee status or humanitarian protection can use the NHS without charge. This is not a benefit payment.

• Paid by NHS.
• The catalogue looks for: Seeking asylum, or status already granted.
• The catalogue looks for: NHS care is free of charge for this group.
• This is not a decision. The department or the council decides.

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Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.

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