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Fury as illegal Migrants offered free eye tests, dental treatment, and even wigs on NHS. Due to this

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People in the UK are angry after reports surfaced that migrants arriving on small boats are being given free healthcare services by the NHS including eye tests, dental treatments, and even wigs while many British citizens have to pay for those same services themselves.



An NHS letter was found outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Derby. It was addressed to one of the migrants and said that both he and his partner could receive several medical benefits completely free.

These included free eye tests, prescriptions, dental care, glasses, wigs, and even fabric supports. This has sparked outrage, especially as the government is currently trying to reduce illegal immigration. Critics say it undermines efforts to control the borders.



One image circulating online even shows a migrant filming himself with a high-end smartphone, adding to the public frustration over what some see as unfair advantages given to newcomers.



Meanwhile, the government continues to promise a tough approach toward the criminal gangs smuggling people into the UK. This year alone, 18,518 people have crossed the Channel, a record number for this time of year.



Paul Davies, a 67-year-old retired machine worker, told The Sun, “They’re getting more benefits than we do. I have to pay for my own dental treatment and prescriptions.”



At the same time, UK and French officials are discussing a new plan that would allow migrants to be returned to France if they don’t qualify to stay in the UK. In exchange, Britain would take in some migrants who have close family already living here.



However, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp criticized the idea, saying the UK has already paid France half a billion pounds to stop the boats, but people are still arriving. He said the French are not doing enough to stop or return the boats and called Labour’s new plan a “gimmick,” not a real solution.