The UK Government has recently announced a firm stance on migrants who have unpaid debts to the NHS following medical treatment.
Those migrants with outstanding NHS debt of £1,000 or more will be refused entry to the UK and not permitted to stay until the debt is cleared.
The NHS is working closely with the UK Border Agency to provide information on debtors, so that this is on record when any further applications are made to enter or remain in the UK.
This move is expected to result in 94% of outstanding NHS debt from migrants to be reclaimed by the UK Government.