Reva Gudi: No ID is required for NHS care, but GP receptionists should not be immigration officials

Reva Gudi: No ID is required for NHS care, but GP receptionists should not be immigration officials

Dr Reva Gudi is GP and healthcare leader in Hayes, Middlesex, she is also a former Conservative parliamentary candidate, and serves as a local school governor and charity trustee. My Practice Manager looked hassled. “What’s the matter?” I asked. “I’ve just had an earful from a lady whom we recently registered. I asked her for ID and proof of address, as we do with all those who want to register. She checked the NHS website and left saying she’s …