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Feb 8, 2019 • 4 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
Saloum has lived in Derby for almost 10 years, but had never tried to access the #NHS before.
“Somebody came and told they couldn’t care for me anymore because of my status… They told me I’d have to pay and it would be very expensive.”

theguardian.com/society/2019/f…
"This can happen to other people too. Even if I die…another person might survive. You have to protect life in this world, you know? That’s why I’m interested in telling my story” We’re grateful to Saloum and his friends for standing up and fighting for a better #NHS for everyone
“He was homeless leaving the hospital. He had to stay on my sofa.. can you imagine someone as sick as him staying on a sofa? Honestly, it’s just ridiculous... He’s sick and they want him to stay on the street.” Saloum's friend.
Confusion, distress. Harm done to patients, health rights denied. These are the effects of the #HostileEnvironment. Time to scrap upfront charging in the NHS. #PatientsNotPassports Image

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Following #UHCDay, we are talking this week about #HealthForAll and what DOTW does to work towards a truly universal health service.

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Following #UHCDay and as part of our week looking at Universal Health Coverage, what it means, and how we work towards it, today we are sharing work we have done to improve access to information on COVID-19 and the vaccine #HealthForAll
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Breaking news: Doctors of the World UK is today intervening in an important case at the High Court, on denying healthcare to people living in the UK without immigration status.
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Hi, I’m @NikkiKF, a GP & NHS England’s Director of Primary Care. 👋

I can't wait to take you on my virtual @LondonMarathon! Over the next 3 days, I'll be sharing regular updates as I walk 60 miles from London to Newbury.

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My destination: Greenham Common, where my dad spent 6mths in a refugee camp in 1972.

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Our staff have repeatedly been denied access to Moria camp, as well as the overflow site, Kara Tepe, so have been forced to examine patients on the road. Image
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