Domestic violence victims hit with bill from doctor for a letter confirming they have been attacked
Share In a House of Lords debate on the Domestic Abuse Bill, opposition spokesman Baroness Wilcox of Newport said: ‘The Government has expressed concern but has failed to act.’ Home Office minister Baroness Williams of Trafford said: ‘While GPs can levy a fee for this service, due to it being classified as private work that sits outside the core GP contract, the BMA has now advised GPs not to charge for such letters.’ She said the Government had made it easier for victims to obtain legal aid – which is only available when a person can prove they are a victim of domestic violence. ...
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