Crossing Borders Flashcards

1
Q

Define refugee.

A

A person whose asylum application has been
successful and who has been forced to leave
their country in order to escape war or natural
disaster, or owing to a well-founded fear of
being persecuted for reasons of race, religion,
nationality, membership of a particular social
group, or political opinion.

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2
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Define asylum seeker.

A

A person who has left their country of origin and
applied for asylum in another country, but
whose application has not yet been concluded.

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3
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Define undocumented migrant.

A

A person who enters or stays in the UK without
the necessary documentation required under
immigration regulations.

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4
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How does immigration status affect entitlement to free primary care?

A

Everyone in England is entitled to free primary care (regardless of nationality or immigration status).

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5
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Which secondary care services are exempt from charges for undocumented migrants?

A

1 - A&E.

2 - Communicable disease treatment.

3 - Some family planning.

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6
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Which groups of undocumented migrants are exempt from charges for secondary care?

A

1 - Victims of trafficking or slavery.

2 - Victims of violence (for treatment relating to their vulnerability only).

3 - Children under the care of a local authority.

4 - For people requiring treatment under the mental health act.

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