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England

If you are involved in caring for travellers from the non-UK-born population, especially those who are likely to return to their home country to visit friends and relatives (VFRs), the .  

You can also find information on the GOV.UK website: . 

For advice and guidance for health care practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients in England, access the , published by The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.

The Public Health England National Migrant Health Team has produced two animated videos aimed at health care professionals in England:

• (video), which consists of six short sections:

1. Introduction to entitlements for migrants
2. Karman’s story (case study provided by Doctors of the World)
3. NHS entitlements to primary care in England
4. NHS entitlements to secondary care in England
5. Dental treatment for migrants in England
6. Assessing new patients from overseas.

• (video).

Scotland

Visit the .

Public Health Scotland (PHS) TRAVAX

is an interactive NHS website (registration required) providing up-to-date health information for UK health care professionals. Here you can access information on how to advise the public about avoiding illness and staying healthy when travelling abroad. 

Fitfortravel

is a free, interactive, public-access website providing current health information for the UK public on avoiding illness and staying healthy when travelling abroad. 

In 2022, the process to access travel health services in Scotland changed. FitFortravel became the national entry point for travellers seeking to access the free travel advice and vaccines provided by NHS Scotland. This applies only to travellers living in Scotland.

The Faculty of Travel Medicine (FTM)

The at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) offers lifelong learning, which includes educational courses and examinations to support travel health professionals throughout their careers. See:. Nurses can join the and benefit from access to publications and reduced conference fees. Read our travel health resources, courses and events page.

Wales

Visit the to find information on overseas visitors and the NHS. 

Read the report. 

Further useful resources

• BMA. . This toolkit provides guidance on the specific health needs and entitlement to different types of care for patients who are refugees and asylum seekers.
• includes training and guidance and a toolkit for surgeries wishing to be involved.
• on how to register with a GP and book a vaccine. This is also .
• . This online resource hub is designed to provide healthcare professionals with accessible and up-to-date information on the rights and well-being of asylum seekers and refugees.
• . This toolkit has been developed by the Doctors of the world safe surgeries initiative to support social prescribing link workers and migrants with practical steps and information to recognise and address healthcare barriers and how to access health care.