Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the London Health Strategy

Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the London Health Strategy

Description: "The health of refugees and asylum seekers is an issue of increasing concern. Estimates suggest that there are over 250,000 refugees in London. They can be amongst the most vulnerable and excluded groups in our society suffering not only from problems from their past, but also in having to build a new life in a new country. The health and welfare of refugees is linked with economic and employment opportunities, education, housing and welfare services.

In addition, the London boroughs are currently supporting over 50,000 destitute asylum seekers and another 9,000 asylum seekers have been provided with temporary accommodation through the Housing Acts. Some 80,000 asylum seekers are expected to arrive in the UK during 1999. In future, the Home Office is expected to "disperse" destitute asylum seekers from London to areas more readily able to provide accommodation."

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