| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? 08:46 - Oct 17 with 707 views | AnotherJohn |
A company that has previously provided healthcare in prisons and secure settings, including immigration detention centres, has recently been given a contract to provide cross-channel migrant healthcare "from the point of disembarkation to dispersal". That initially applies to the Manston Reception Centre and other arrival points, but potentially would seem to include healthcare in migrant hotels and other centres used before migrants can be dispersed to other types of accommodation like flats and HMOs. DrPA is apparently getting a contract worth about £60 million if an option to extend to 10 years is taken up.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/37017003/taxpayers-bill-migrants-private-doctors/
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/taxpayers-to-fork-out-another-60m-so-smal
https://www.cqc.org.uk/provider/1-14970669839
https://drpasecure.co.uk/
I suppose the Government will argue that it has a legal duty under the treaties the UK has signed to provide healthcare to asylum seekers. What strikes me about this is the contrast with what our courts have decided when British patients denied treatments have gone to judicial review to argue that the Government (or now the devolved governments) have a duty under the primary NHS legislation to provide comprehensive healthcare. Past court judgements in this area have said there is no absolute duty, and that Government must be afforded discretion to provide healthcare within available resources.
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| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 11:57 - Oct 17 with 635 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
The requirements to look at migrants separately is misleading, the requirement is for a country to provide services for EVERYONE at risk of destitution. |  |
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| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 19:02 - Oct 17 with 576 views | AnotherJohn |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 11:57 - Oct 17 by JACKMANANDBOY |
The requirements to look at migrants separately is misleading, the requirement is for a country to provide services for EVERYONE at risk of destitution. |
I suppose the question is how such a requirement is met, and whether in practice migrants are treated better than citizens. | | | |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 20:57 - Oct 19 with 373 views | max936 |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 19:02 - Oct 17 by AnotherJohn |
I suppose the question is how such a requirement is met, and whether in practice migrants are treated better than citizens. |
And the citizens are paying for it all money being spent on all that whilst that money is desperately needed for the services that are needed. Shocking. |  |
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| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 15:55 - Oct 20 with 269 views | controversial_jack |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 20:57 - Oct 19 by max936 |
And the citizens are paying for it all money being spent on all that whilst that money is desperately needed for the services that are needed. Shocking. |
There are many things this country spends money on which I don't agree with. Where do we start and finish? | | | |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 17:39 - Oct 20 with 221 views | Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 20:57 - Oct 19 by max936 |
And the citizens are paying for it all money being spent on all that whilst that money is desperately needed for the services that are needed. Shocking. |
Perhaps there should be a scheme a bit like a student loan where their accommodation, free money, food etc is all paid for on arrival while they are waiting for processing but they pay it back with interest when they are later earning money? |  |
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| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 19:01 - Oct 20 with 188 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 17:39 - Oct 20 by Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
Perhaps there should be a scheme a bit like a student loan where their accommodation, free money, food etc is all paid for on arrival while they are waiting for processing but they pay it back with interest when they are later earning money? |
Too much like common sense! | |
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| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 10:44 - Oct 21 with 109 views | mangohilljack |
| Private healthcare for small boat migrants? on 17:39 - Oct 20 by Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
Perhaps there should be a scheme a bit like a student loan where their accommodation, free money, food etc is all paid for on arrival while they are waiting for processing but they pay it back with interest when they are later earning money? |
The time for cautionary language has passed. Too many communities are paying the price when criminal behaviour follows unchecked illegal migration. The consequences violent crime, assaults and a growing sense of insecurity demand urgent, practical action from government, not platitudes.
We must insist on a policy that both upholds our laws and protects the vulnerable:
Secure the border at source with better maritime interception and international cooperation so crossings stop before they begin.
Speed up decisions on asylum claims so genuine refugees are supported quickly and those with no legal basis for stay are returned without lengthy delays.
Tough, humane returns: increase charter removals and strengthen diplomatic arrangements for repatriation while ensuring due process.
Tackle crime, support victims: fund policing in affected areas, improve community safety measures, and expand services for victims especially women and children.
Transparent accountability: publish clear metrics and regular public updates so citizens can see what’s being done and demand results with evidence.
This isn’t about scapegoating or losing our compassion. It’s about restoring order, enforcing the law, and protecting those who are most vulnerable in our communities. If our leaders will not act, they should expect to be held accountable at the ballot box. We owe our women and children nothing less. | | | |
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