Migrants and foreign visitors to be charged for NHS care

Migrants and foreign visitors to be charged for NHS care

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The UK government plans to charge foreign nationals for healthcare services to save £500 million. This includes primary care, optical, and dental services. While the government claims no one will be denied emergency care, doctors are concerned about the added bureaucracy and potential costs. The policy is seen as a political move ahead of changes in immigration rules for Romanians and Bulgarians. Labour criticizes it as headline-grabbing rather than genuinely aiding the NHS. Details of the scheme are still being finalized, with a full plan expected by March.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated amount the government spends on treating people from abroad?

£3 billion

£500 million

£2 billion

£1 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's goal in charging foreigners for healthcare services?

To improve healthcare quality

To increase hospital staff

To save £500 million

To reduce waiting times

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern do doctors have about the new healthcare policy?

It will reduce their workload

It will make them act as immigration officers

It will improve patient care

It will increase their salaries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Prime Minister concerned about the political impact of immigration?

Because of increased NHS funding

Because of a new healthcare policy

Due to the end of transition rules for Romanians and Bulgarians

Due to a shortage of doctors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Labour's main criticism of the government's healthcare plan?

It is more about gaining headlines than helping the NHS

It will improve NHS efficiency

It will reduce healthcare costs

It will increase patient satisfaction