Migrants and foreign visitors to be charged for NHS care

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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When is the government expected to have a full plan regarding the health tourism crackdown?

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