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Written question asked by Sam Tarry (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 April 2021. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Mental Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to provide mental health support to (a) asylum seekers who have come to the UK from war torn countries with a record of severe human right abuses and (b) other people seeking asylum in the UK.

Answer

Asylum seekers can access the same NHS health services as UK citizens while their asylum claim is pending, and this of course includes mental health services. Home Office staff and contractors may make referrals to NHS healthcare providers where they become aware of serious health issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183313
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Asylum Mental health services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk