Medscape UK

“Did Not Attend: Barriers to Healthcare for Asylum Seekers”

“Reena (name changed) did not attend her appointment. She was sent a letter but couldn’t read English and relied on her friend to help her translate it. She’s a single parent of three children, and they’ve just been relocated to another initial accommodation hotel in a different city….”

A commentary article written for Medscape UK, reviewing some of the wider social and structural barriers that can prevent people seeking asylum from attending appointments.

Link to full article: Did Not Attend: Barriers to Healthcare for Asylum Seekers