Question 1

Can I see a doctor (GP) in the UK without a passport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GP registration is free for everyone in the UK, including asylum seekers and undocumented people. No passport, ID, or proof of address is required. If a GP refuses to register you, that is unlawful — complain to NHS England on 0300 311 2233.

Question 2

Is PrEP free in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PrEP is free from any NHS sexual health clinic in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. No GP referral or passport is needed. You can walk into any sexual health clinic and ask for PrEP.

Question 3

Is HIV treatment free for asylum seekers in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HIV treatment is free for everyone in the UK, regardless of immigration status. This is a legal exception to NHS charging rules. The Home Office does not have access to your medical records — your HIV status is confidential by law.

Question 4

How do I prove I am LGBTQ+ for asylum in the UK?

Accepted Answer

You need to tell your story through a witness statement — when you first realised, what happened at home, why you left. Supporting evidence includes letters from LGBTQ+ organisations, messages/screenshots, photos, and friend statements. You do NOT need intimate photos or to pass a knowledge test. Rainbow Migration (rainbowmigration.org.uk) specialises in LGBTQ+ asylum cases.

Question 5

Can I get a free lawyer for asylum in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Legal Aid provides free lawyers for asylum seekers. Do not pay unregistered immigration consultants. Use gov.uk/find-legal-advice/find to search for Legal Aid lawyers. Rainbow Migration helps specifically with LGBTQ+ asylum cases.

Question 6

Are LGBTQ+ people protected by law in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, services, and education. Same-sex marriage is legal. Hate crime based on sexual orientation is a criminal offence with aggravating circumstances.

Question 7

Where can I get free anonymous STI testing in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Order a free home test kit from SHL.UK (London) or SH.UK (all England). You can also walk into any NHS sexual health clinic — no appointment or passport needed. For MSM, testing every 3 months is recommended.

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