Guidelines for the use of Interpreting and Translation Services.Keywords: Translation, Interpreting, Translation, Sign Language, Communication.
Valid To: 04/06/2028
Publication Type: Policies
This policy concerns the management of individuals who do not normally live in the UK (overseas visitors) when they seek treatment from the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) and Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT). It details how RCHT and CFT will fulfil the legal obligation to identify patients who are not eligible for free NHS treatment, and specifically to assess liability for charges in accordance with the National Health Service Act 2006 and its regulations, including the National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015, together with 2020 and 2021 'EU Exit' amendments and the associated Department of Health and Social Care document 'Guidance for NHS service providers on charging overseas visitors in England', published 19 February 2024. Keywords: Overseas, Visitors, Asylum Seeker, Refugee.
Valid To: 02/04/2027
Publication Type: Policies
This policy aims to effectively manage patients' property by providing clear procedures and guidance for recording patient property and taking patient property into safe keeping.
Valid To: 17/08/2026
Publication Type: Policies
Private Practice Policy and supporting procedures Key words:Paying Patient, Private Patient, PHIN, CMA, Consultant, Private Practice, CMA
Valid To: 13/09/2023
Publication Type: Policies