16 September 2024

Homelessness and the A&E

Every year, someone who is homeless is 60 times more likely to visit A&E than the general population. Not only do homeless people tend to have poorer quality of health, they often struggle to get access to the NHS through other routes like GPs, as most registration forms require an address and ID. This means going to A&E can be a homeless person’s only way of accessing medical care. But we all know navigating A&E can be challenging at the best of times. So what are some of the extra challenges homeless people might face, and what support is in...