UPDATE:

thank you so much to everyone who has signed this petition. The States of Guernsey have now reversed their decision and are refunding ALL costs which have been charged since this came into play in May.  

However, this still may only be temporary while they review our healthcare budget so please keep signing! 

Cancer patients who require A&E treatment overnight or at weekends in Guernsey will now be charged for their care.

Previously, patients needing care when the Bulstrode Oncology Unit was closed were treated free of charge at the A&E Department.

Now, cancer patients will be charged when receiving care at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital - bringing charges in line for all patients.

This is absolutely disgraceful to put more worry onto patients who will now have a financial pressure to afford essential medical treatment when it could be needed most. 

Seriously ill people do not deserve any more worry or pressure inflicted upon them on top of what they are going through! 

This decision needs to be reversed and if not could result in seriously ill people being reluctant to seek urgent medical assistance fearing the associated costs.