Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules
The article discusses the death of Robert Baker, a British overseas territories (BOT) citizen, and the calls for reform of UK healthcare policies governing access to the National Health Service (NHS) for BOT citizens. Robert Baker, a dual citizen of Jamaica and Montserrat, died after traveling to Jamaica to receive treatment for blackouts that was unavailable in Montserrat, a British overseas territory. His friends and family have called for changes to the "flawed" policies that limit NHS access to only 10 BOT citizens per year. The article highlights the challenges faced by BOT citizens in accessing healthcare and the need for the UK government to address the healthcare disparities between the territories and the mainland. The case of Robert Baker's death has prompted renewed calls for a review and reform of the current healthcare policies affecting BOT citizens.
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