Armed conflict and the deterioration of humanitarian conditions have resulted in a sharp increase in the number of people fleeing their home countries in recent years. As a result, over the last few years, the number of people who are refugees or seeking refugee status in the United Kingdom (UK) has increased significantly.
People who are refugees or seeking asylum and living in Essex have often witnessed or suffered violence, live in an unknown foreign country, and are frequently separated from friends and family. These adversities impact their wellbeing, making them a particularly vulnerable group. This vulnerability, alongside the fact that they are socially, culturally, and demographically different from the local population, result in a set of unique health and social needs, which are often unfamiliar to the stakeholders involved in the services supporting them”.
The aim of theses Health Needs Assessments is to improve the understanding of the health and wellbeing needs of refugees and people seeking asylum in Essex to support improved outcomes.
