Research details
An effective health response to meeting the needs of migrants in Yorkshire and the Humber
Summary
Aims
This paper provides an overview of health needs of migrants and presents a proposal to meet those needs.
Key issues
The paper summarises the background and current state of migration to Yorkshire and Humber; the impact on health services; key issues for understanding a good migrant health service; the role of regional structures; and resources.
Conclusions
There is little systematic information on the impact of migrants on the health system.
Recommendations
The paper presents a proposal to the Primary Care Trust Chief Executive on areas for improvement in understanding migrant health needs and providing services.
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