We want to see a designated body have clear responsibility for publishing workforce projections and for the secretary of state to have a duty to respond to those projections with a plan for what government will do to ensure the NHS has the workforce it needs. Other proposals on workforce include local education training boards being removed from statute and new measures to improve the current regulatory landscape for healthcare professionals as needed.
While there are lots of things to be positive about, the notable absence of detail on key areas such as social care and public health makes it harder to visualise and assess the future system in its entirety. Giving an ICS responsibility for population health is likely to lead to greater investment and focus on preventative measures, but this needs to be complemented by increased funding for public health.
It is disappointing to see that the Budget did not bring any specific funding for this after the Spending Review in also failed to deliver much-needed investment to a sector that has been so key to the pandemic response.
We need to see fuller proposals on both NIHP and social care before the legislation comes to parliament so we can assess how all parts of the future system will fit together. The pandemic has exposed the health inequalities that ran deep in our society before COVID hit and it is welcome that the white paper acknowledges this.
We said in our initial consultation response that legislative change would need to be underpinned by measures to address these inequalities and this is still relevant. Since we have been speaking to members and stakeholders and will continue to do so. The proposals outlined in this paper are expected to come into force in ; we now wait for the publication of legislation to understand how many of these ideas will work in practice.
If you have any concerns or questions, please let us know at policy rcplondon. Search Join Login. Home » News » A new health and care bill: what you need to know. A new health and care bill: what you need to know. To be considered ordinarily resident and entitled to free hospital treatment, you must be living in the UK on a lawful and properly settled basis for the time being.
You may be asked to prove this. You cannot be considered ordinarily resident in the UK unless you have indefinite leave to remain or status under the EU Settlement Scheme. If you cannot provide these documents, you may be charged for your care. If you're a visitor from Norway, you can get medically necessary healthcare using your Norwegian passport.
You also may complete planned treatment using your S2, as long as authorisation for this was requested from the relevant health authority before 31 December You should check with the relevant health authority where you live before travelling to the UK.
If you're visiting England for more than 6 months, you'll need to pay the immigration health surcharge , unless you're exempt from paying it. The full amount will be paid upfront for the duration of your visa. You can find full details about healthcare surcharges, including exemptions, on GOV. If you've paid the surcharge or are exempt from paying it, and your visa allows you to be here for more than 6 months, you'll be entitled to free NHS hospital treatment in England on a similar basis to an ordinarily resident person, with the exception of NHS-funded assisted conception services.
Your entitlement will apply from the date your visa is granted until it expires. You'll have to pay some charges, such as prescription or dental charges. They may also be prosecuted for an offence that can lead to a criminal record.
You must check you're entitled to claim an exemption from an NHS charge. For more information, see getting help with health costs. If you're entitled to an exemption, make sure any declarations you make are correct before signing any of the NHS forms.
If you're not sure about your entitlement to an exemption from an NHS charge, you should pay the charge first. Once you're sure about your entitlement, you can claim a refund, which is quick and easy. If you pay a prescription charge and think you might want to claim a refund, you must ask for the FP57 receipt and refund form at the time you pay the charge, as the form is not available at a later date.
To claim a refund of other charges, including dental treatment, wigs and fabric supports, sight tests, glasses or contact lenses, and healthcare travel costs, you'll need the relevant HC5 form. Page last reviewed: 4 May Next review due: 4 May
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