Natasha entered the UK on a student visa after fleeing from sexual and physical abuse in the Caribbean. Despite living in the country for 19 years, her immigration status remains unsettled. Because of this, she is not entitled to free NHS care, so when she suffered a miscarriage in the 19th week of her pregnancy she ended up with a bill of £3,500. She was supposed to attend follow-up medical appointments but was too afraid of occurring further charges to do so.
Culture of fear: NHS migrant charges risking health of pregnant women
Posted: October 10, 2018 in articles, social affairs0
Samir Jeraj - Freelance Journalist 