Evidence shows that physical and mental health outcomes are worse for people who are not born within the UK.
Healthwatch Kirklees felt it was important to talk to people locally to identify health issues, inequalities and barriers in newer migrants including asylum seekers, refugees and people from emerging communities such as Romania or Poland, to gain an understanding of the health and wellbeing situation in Kirklees.
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Over the past two years we have heard stories from patients about penalty charges from the NHS Business Services Authority.
Penalty notices are sent to patients who have incorrectly claimed free dental or prescription charges. The charges include the cost of the treatment and also a penalty fine of up to £100.00.
National work Dentistry InequalitiesKirklees has a higher than national average number of ethnic minorities. These communities generally have lower interactions with services and for South Asian people with learning disabilities, this is further exacerbated since people with learning disabilities and their carers can be isolated socially and when it comes to accessing NHS or social care services.
Long term health conditions InequalitiesHealthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale were contacted by a few adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) who were concerned about complications around diagnosis and accessing services locally.
Long term health conditions Inequalities