immigration and the NHS

[rossellamozzicone]

hello everybody.
this may sound like a banal question, but i would like to know if the NHS can report illegal immigrants to the UKBA.
if yes, what about confidentiality and data protection act?

thanks!

[PaperPusher]

They can share information with other government departments about a crime. Overstaying, illegal entry and using forged documents are all crimes. Hospitals have overseas visitors liason people to get payments from patients who have no entitlement to free NHS non-emergency treatment, and no doubt they work with UKBA.