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Charities Warn Against Denying NHS Treatment for Newcomers

4/14/2026

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Nigel Farage argued the NHS should not provide treatment to newcomers, calling it not an 'international health service'.
The Terrence Higgins Trust and the National Aids Trust warned that denying treatment could raise HIV cases.
They stated that everyone, regardless of immigration status, should have access to necessary medication.
The charities urged cross-party action to eliminate new HIV cases by 2030, stressing that access to treatment is crucial.

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Nigel Farage argued the NHS should not provide treatment to newcomers, calling it not an 'international health service'.
The Terrence Higgins Trust and the National Aids Trust warned that denying treatment could raise HIV cases.
They stated that everyone, regardless of immigration status, should have access to necessary medication.
The charities urged cross-party action to eliminate new HIV cases by 2030, stressing that access to treatment is crucial.