Review existing laws and rules to ensure asylum seekers can access transplants

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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Jillan AzizOpened 26 June 2026

Background

We are concerned that the “ordinary residence” rule and related NHS policies are preventing asylum seekers from being placed on transplant waiting lists, even in life-threatening cases.

Additional details

We call on the Government to review existing rules to ensure access is determined by clinical need rather than immigration status, guaranteeing fair, life-saving care for all.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 770928.