Health and Homelessness Flashcards
what is the councils criteria for homelessness?
- Has no accommodation that they can reasonable occupy.
- Cannot gain access to their accommodation or risk domestic violence by living their.
- Accommodation which is unreasonable, overcrowded or risk to health.
- Likely to become homeless in within 2 months
Why do people become homeless?
Describe some of the societal issues of the reasons why some people become homeless
Lack of affordable housing, lack of jobs, inadequate levels of welfare and disability payments, racial discrimination and economic downturn.
Describe the personal factors that lead to homelessness?
Childhood family environment, history of institutional living, domestic/sexual abuse, relationship breakdowns, mental illness, substance misuse and learning disabilities.
What are some of the housing factors that lead to homelessness
Rent or mortgage arrears, impending eviction, tenure insecurity, history of neighbour complaints, previous homelessness and housing unable to adapt to needs.
Who are high risk groups for homelessness?
Single young males, adults between 18-25, people leaving institutional settings, victims of domestic abuse and family breakups.
What is the impact of homelessness on health
It shortens their life expectancy dramatically, sometimes by at least 30 years
What is inclusion health?
It is a service that that aims to prevent and redress health and social inequities among the most vulnerable and excluded populations.
What is the slope index of inequality?
A measure of inequality in society
What are some barriers in access to health care
What are some methods of service delivery?
Dedicated GP/Dental practices.
- Dedicated health visitors.
- Specialised mental health/drug/alcohol staff.
- Mainstreamed service.
- One-stop shop at homeless venues
What is the inverse care law
That those who need healthcare least use services more and than those with the greatest need.
What are some proposed ways to prevent homelessness?
Introduction of NHS outreach services, employment, registered social landlords, education and skills and family nurturing.
Forms of Temporary Accommodation
What are the resilience factors for homeless people
Maslow´s heirarchy of needs
