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Observación (CEACR) - Adopción: 1991, Publicación: 78ª reunión CIT (1991)

Convenio sobre la indemnización por accidentes del trabajo, 1925 (núm. 17) - Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte (Ratificación : 1949)

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Article 9 of the Convention (Free medical, surgical and pharmaceutical aid). In reply to the Committee's previous comments concerning the participation by victims of industrial accidents in the cost of pharmaceutical products prescribed for out-patients, the Government states once again that whilst it has no plans to alter the existing arrangements for exemption from charges which are set out in the regulations, it has been particularly concerned that no one should be deterred, on financial grounds, from seeking the treatment they need. It adds that under the existing arrangements over 75 per cent of prescribed items are dispensed free of charge and nearly 5 per cent are dispensed under season ticket arrangements. While noting this statement, the Committee can only regret the reasons that, in the Government's view, make it necessary to maintain participation in the cost of these benefits. It is bound to point out that any provision laying down participation by injured workmen in the course of their employment in the cost of pharmaceutical benefits, is contrary to the Convention. It reiterates therefore its hope that the Government will make every effort to ensure the full application of the Convention by abolishing any participation in, among other things, the cost of pharmaceutical products.

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