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Originally Posted by DemolitionRed
Every employed person in this country is expected to contribute to state pension payments and public services like the NHS. Employed people pay for the unemployed; the NHS don’t cough up or use their budget to compensate a sick unemployed person.
As for foreigners, the NHS, just like all other country in Europe, has residency conditions that have to be met. Failure to reach these conditions means you will have to pay for everything and unless its emergency treatment, you will be expected to pay up front.
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The problem with that is that many don't pay which is why Peterborough hospital expect people to provide documentation such as passports to prove their entitlement, as these people have cost us millions. Seems some people don't like that. But hopefully every hospital in the country will do the same.