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Service Evaluation of the English Refugee Health Information System: Considerations and Recommendations for Effective Resettlement

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  • Thomas James Dunn

    (Population and Lifespan Sciences, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK
    Public Health England Migrant Health Team, London SE1 8UG, UK)

  • Annabel Browne

    (Public Health England Migrant Health Team, London SE1 8UG, UK)

  • Steven Haworth

    (Public Health England Migrant Health Team, London SE1 8UG, UK
    Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER), University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK)

  • Fatima Wurie

    (Public Health England Migrant Health Team, London SE1 8UG, UK
    Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK)

  • Ines Campos-Matos

    (Public Health England Migrant Health Team, London SE1 8UG, UK)

Abstract

Since 2015, the UK has resettled over 25,000 refugees. To support resettlement and integration, refugees undergo a pre-arrival medical health assessment (MHA), which is used for healthcare planning by local government in England. This study aimed to understand the utility and effectiveness of the MHA and flow of data to support resettlement planning. Seven local government representatives were interviewed regarding their experiences and perceptions of the refugee health information system (HIS) and the MHA for resettlement in England. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The three themes indicated that the HIS was perceived to be effective, however, issues on governance, timeliness of information and access were identified. Findings showed that for the MHA to be more useful for planning, assessments for mental health issues and child special educational needs (SEN) are needed. Findings also indicated resettlement promoted joint working and acceptability of refugee resettlement. In areas where data sharing and governance processes are well defined, the HIS is effective and the MHA supports resettlement. National agencies should put structures in place to support timely health information flow.

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  • Thomas James Dunn & Annabel Browne & Steven Haworth & Fatima Wurie & Ines Campos-Matos, 2021. "Service Evaluation of the English Refugee Health Information System: Considerations and Recommendations for Effective Resettlement," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:19:p:10331-:d:647644
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    1. Malcolm Moffat & Suzanne Nicholson & Joanne Darke & Melissa Brown & Stephen Minto & Sarah Sowden & Judith Rankin, 2023. "A Qualitative Evaluation of a Health Access Card for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in a City in Northern England," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-15, January.
    2. Olivia Magwood & Azaad Kassam & Dorsa Mavedatnia & Oreen Mendonca & Ammar Saad & Hafsa Hasan & Maria Madana & Dominique Ranger & Yvonne Tan & Kevin Pottie, 2022. "Mental Health Screening Approaches for Resettling Refugees and Asylum Seekers: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-41, March.

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