Written question asked by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Health Services: Iran
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has provided to Iranians visiting the UK, who have with health conditions, that are unable to return to Iran.
- Answer
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The Department has not issued any specific guidance for Iranians with health conditions who are visiting the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Social Care has not engaged in discussions with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office concerning Iranians visiting the UK who require cancer treatment.
In England, the National Health Service is a residency‑based system and only those who are ordinarily resident in the UK, or otherwise exempt under the NHS (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015, are entitled to NHS care without charge, however, decisions about whether treatment is provided are always made by clinicians on the basis of clinical need, and urgent or immediately necessary care must not be delayed or denied because of charging considerations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 124406
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Health services Overseas visitors Iran
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- 2026-04-13 12:49:31 +0100
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