Rough times

Article Abstract:

The UK government is to adopt a more co-ordinated approach to rough sleepers. It aims to reduce the number of rough sleepers through a range of approaches including an analysis of effective projects. Analysts believe that the government may introduce compulsion concerning care programmes. A report on rough sleepers from the government's Social Exclusion Unit highlights the co-existence of mental health problems with drug and substance abuse in around 30% of rough sleepers. A new body will co-ordinate funding which will bring resources for these two conditions closer together.

Care and treatment, Homeless persons

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Double trouble

Article Abstract:

Asylum seekers in the UK face hardship and humiliation due to asylum and immigration laws. They can neither work nor receive benefits whilst awaiting the results of an asylum appeal. They are marginalized in society and sometimes homeless. Existence under these conditions can lead to mental health problems. Voluntary groups do much good work with asylum seekers but health care workers should not remain aloof from the situation. Active involvement with individuals and with systems of injustice would restore a patient-centered focus to the health service.

Social aspects, Refugees, Asylum, Right of, Right of asylum

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