Evidencing the impact of recent changes to UK health policy on vulnerable groups
Call for anonymous case studies from Doctors of the World UK
The purpose of this survey is to capture evidence from frontline practitioners on the impact of recent changes to UK health policy on the health, wellbeing and health-seeking behaviour of migrants in vulnerable circumstances. These policies relate to 1) NHS’ sharing of patient information with the Home Office ; 2) the introduction of upfront charging in secondary care and; 3) the extension of healthcare charging into NHS-funded community services.
Guidance on submitting case studies
By submitting a case study, you agree to it being used by DoTW UK and/or partner organisations, for the purposes of our advocacy and campaigning to challenge the above policies.
Case studies submitted should be fully anonymised, with all potentially identifiable patient information removed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Where possible, please include the following details:
the setting of the case (e.g. hospital department);
when the case occurred;
the time-frame of the case (i.e. how long was the patient’s treatment delayed? How long had the patient avoided presenting for treatment?);
the immigration status of the patient (e.g. asylum-seeker, refused asylum-seeker, refugee or undocumented migrant).