Opening the Door to Health

Research report on single homeless people's access to primary health care services in Northern Ireland. Recommendations include the targeting of single homeless people alongside other socially disadvantaged groups as part of health and social services policy; training for primary care and A&E staff on the needs of homeless people; and the development of health information packs for homeless people. Research based on focus group discussions, questionnaire survey of hostel residents and interviews with health care professionals. Free to download from the Publications section of the Simon Community Northern Ireland website.