Access to services: the Immigration Act 2014 and key equality impacts

Access to services: the Immigration Act 2014 and key equality impacts As the Immigration Act (2014) is implemented, a new charging regime for primary care is scheduled come into force next year - which may impact voluntary sector providers and on the health of BME groups. The charge is targeted at migrants who are in the UK for less than six months and who have not paid a new health surcharge. The charging regime is set to apply to primary care such as minor surgeries, A&E, and services outside of hospital. Race Equality Foundation