Health & education

What health and education services is everyone entitled to?

Some services, particularly for children, are available to everyone even if they aren’t British, or don’t have legal status in the UK. Below is some information on access to healthcare and education services.

Healthcare

If you’re looking for information on healthcare (including any of the below questions) you might find Coram Children’s Legal Centre’s healthcare resources and Coventry Law Centre’s healthcare resources helpful.

Who can access healthcare?

What if I am feeling really ill and I don’t have a doctor?

I have no visa and my doctor has said I need an operation.

Who can see a dentist?

Education and work

If you’re looking for information on education and work (including any of the below questions) you might find Coram Children’s Legal Centre’s education resources helpful.

Who is allowed to work?

Who can go to university and how much does it cost?

What are my rights to education?

Can I do unpaid work?

 

Other resources

You may also find these non-government resources useful. These resources cover adults as well as children.

Advice Now has information on all areas of law. You may find their information on immigration and nationality particularly useful.

Citizens Advice has specific information on the services you can access as someone who is subject to immigration control.