Healthwatch Kirklees have scoped the issues for migrant communities by visiting different organisations and speaking to service users and professionals who work with these communities.
Why are we covering this issue?
Healthwatch Calderdale acknowledge that similar issues are arising in our area and need to be examined further.
A key issue in this area is access to GP services for Syrian refugees.
What is the impact?
There are approximately 50 individuals on the Home Office Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement programme in Calderdale. Their vulnerability criteria include; women and girls at risk; survivors of violence and/or torture; refugees with legal and/or physical protection needs; refugees with medical needs or disabilities; and children and adolescents at risk.
Access to healthcare for Syrian refugees in Calderdale – What did we learn?
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CASE STUDY 1
Click the download button on the right to read peoples experiences of services in Calderdale: Overlooking a patient’s communication needs led to delays in treatment…
CASE STUDY 2
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The unfamiliar NHS health system felt uncaring and confusing…
CASE STUDY 3
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Poor communication increased a dental patients fear and pain…
CASE STUDY 4
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Language barriers could have led to child neglect allegations…
CASE STUDY 5
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Lack of an interpreter led to repeated visits to the GP and medication being taken incorrectly…
Response to the report from Calderdale Local Medical Committee
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Response to the report from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
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Response to the report from Calderdale CCG
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Response to the report from Calderdale and Kirklees Local Dental Committee
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Response to the report from Dental Commissioning Manager for W Yorkshire
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March 2019 – Health Literacy and Safeguarding Workshop
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