Certain groups of migrants are particularly vulnerable to potential health needs because of their experiences either before, during, or after migration. Groups of vulnerable migrants living in the UK include asylum seekers and refugees, unaccompanied children, people who have been trafficked, undocumented migrants (those who are living in the UK with no legal status), and low-paid migrant workers.
The aim of the event was to create a space to discuss challenges and support available for vulnerable migrants, such as Asylum seekers and refugees, regarding access to health services. The event is included in the Black History Month celebrations.
AGENDA
Moderator: Chantelle Walker – HIVE Lead
Social Integration and wellbeing of refugee, Asylum –seekers and other vulnerable migrants (Elisabete Miranda – Sexual Health Advisor & HIV Testing Lead at BHA for Equality)
Vulnerable migrants and health Equity – COVID 19 Health Equity Manchester (Gurdeep Thiara - Covid Chat Volunteer Coordinator Manchester at Health and Care Commissioning)
Access to sexual health – tailored intervention for vulnerable migrants (Nyambe Mukelabai - Sexual Health Improvement Adviser (ABCD) Lead at BHA Leeds Skyline)
Healthwatch – who are they and what do they do? (Leah Payne - Senior Advice and Guidance, Community Engagement and Communications Officer at Health Watch Bolton)
For more information contact:
BHA on: pash@thebha.org.uk
BHA Skyline on: leedsskyline@thebha.org.uk
COVID Chats Manchester Health and Care Commissioning: gurdeep.thiara@nhs.net
Healthwatch Bolton on: info@healthwatchbolton.co.uk
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