Health tourism
Health tourism drives demand in the UK, as there is freedom of movement and equal status among EU citizens. This particularly impacts on elective surgery and the treatment of long-term conditions. Patients in need of these services who cannot receive it in their own country choose to come to the UK under European law.
Proposed workforce impact
- This results in an increased workforce demand.
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Additional research questions
- The UK Government is attempting to stop this from happening in the future, but will they be successful under European law?
- Will the UK leave the EU or renegotiate membership within the next 20 years, resulting in a change in obligations towards non-UK EU citizens?
Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.
