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Clinic Report - Women and Children’s clinic: Every Tuesday, women and children come to our clinic to see a doctor and to access antenatal care. 
Each visit lasts around an hour and half. This allows us to assess and support the women's physical and psychosocial wellbeing. #SafeBirths #HostileEnvironment
Last Tuesday, the clinic was very busy. Nine women came to be seen by a doctor. Four of them were pregnant, and only one had received antenatal care before
On Saturday’s @BBCCasualty Hebe, delayed accessing maternity care due to #NHS charges - despite concerns that her baby was in trouble. Thanks @BBC and @Surfingsunshine for highlighting that #DeterrenceIsDangerous – it was great to work with you on the script.
If @BBCCasualty were able to continue Hebe’s story, her baby would have been billed for the vital care she received at a few hours old. If Hebe couldn’t pay, she would have been reported to the Home Office.
“When I found out I was pregnant, I was really frightened. I had no money. I decided I would keep my pregnancy secret and get an abortion.”
A woman in London who had been refused asylum talks about the impact that huge maternity bills had on bit.ly/DOTWlvdex
EHRC reports call for an end to NHS charges for refused asylum seekers and all maternity service. #AccessHealthcare #SafeBirths
Today, @EHRC demands “a clear separation” between immigration policy and healthcare to uphold UK’s equality and human rights obligations, calling on government to:
#Stopsharing data between the #NHS and immigration officials
End #NHS charges for people in England who have been refused asylum
