Are sick migrants avoiding NHS doctors over deportation fears? The NHS has agreed to look into concerns about doctors having to pass names and addresses of suspected illegal immigrants to the Home Office.
It has launched a consultation on the policy after pressure from MPs but will not immediately ban it as some want.
Health bosses have been accused of ignoring evidence migrants are being deterred from seeking medical help for fear of deportation.
England's main health watchdog said it was a "serious risk" to public health.
Doctors and patient groups warned it was damaging trust in the health service and breaching patient confidentiality, in evidence last month to the Health Select Committee. BBC News
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