
‘Lost in the System’ - health and care barriers for refugees and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire
As a Healthwatch, we listen to the voices of people to learn about their healthcare experiences and champion for change.
In this report, we heard from refugees and asylum seekers, who face significant health inequalities – for example, they are five times more likely to have mental health support needs. They arrive here with significant trauma, which exacerbates their difficulties in accessing health and care services, in addition to the challenges faced by all Hertfordshire residents.
In this report, we heard from refugees and asylum seekers, who face significant health inequalities – for example, they are five times more likely to have mental health support needs. They arrive here with significant trauma, which exacerbates their difficulties in accessing health and care services, in addition to the challenges faced by all Hertfordshire residents.
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