Not sure if this counts as a benefit issue BUT my colleague had the following case and we're both stumped by it :
Husband is Polish national. Lived in UK for 2 years, on workers registration scheme for the whole period. Wife, also Polish national, joined him 1 month prior to giving birth, has no history of work in the UK.
Wife gave birth in NHS hospital and is now being charged £2000 for this treatment.
Does she have a right to free NHS treatment ? (Or are there any arguemnts worth pursuing for this ?).
Thanks,
Victoria J
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