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Views expressed in the documents below are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of North West RSMP.

How many migrants are there in the West Midlands and who are they?

West Midlands Regional Public Health Observatory, 2011

This report, which was commissioned by the Department of Health West Midlands, is intended to assist local health partners in developing a greater understanding of migration data sets and how they can be used to identify the size and complexity of local migrant populations. It provides a detailed explanation of the usefulness and limitations of various data sets, a comparison of different data sources and an example of how these sources can help build a picture of the local migrant population. It is hoped that its contents will support local partners in undertaking Joint Strategic Needs Assessments, ensuring that the changing profile on potential health needs within local migrant populations are reflected in commissioning.

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Working with interpreters in child mental health

C Rousseau, T Measham and MR Moro, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Vol 16, No 1, 2011, pp 50-59

This article aims to fill a gap in child mental health literature, by addressing some of the challenges associated with working with interpreters for the diagnosis of child psychiatric disorders and for intervention in situations of family crisis. Whilst there is consensus amongst academics and practitioners of the importance of interpreters for refugee and immigrant patients, there is little analysis of the reality of working with interpreters in child mental health. The paper concludes that there is a need for appropriate training programs for interpreters and clinicians in child mental health, and that the evaluation of such training programs should be incorporated into existing guidelines.

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Multi-agency practice guidelines: Female genital mutilation

HM Government, 2011

These updated guidelines have been developed across government departments in partnership with the Royal Colleges, FGM experts, charitable organisations and the Association of Chief Police Officers. They are intended to support frontline practitioners such as nurses, doctors, teachers and social workers to:
  • identify and prevent further incidents
  • ensure that victims and potential victims receive the response and support they need
  • provide a step-by-step practical guide to sensitively handling cases of FGM.

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Including migrant populations in Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: A guide

N Rose, S Stirling, A Ricketts and D Chappel, TS4SE, 2011

This guide has been written to assist those writing a joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA) as part of the process of commissioning health care. A JSNA acts as a critical part of the steps taken in commissioning. It pinpoints areas of concern that require changes to provision in order to inform mid to long-term strategy; and areas needing further focused assessment.

Some understanding of migration and how it might be changing the local population is essential, as migrants to any given area form part of the demography. Knowledge of local migration and needs is also important in assessing equity of provision as migrants are in all areas, even when not visible or seldom heard. This guide will help health care planners and commissioners to build an objective analysis of population needs, taking into account issues of perception and prioritisation.

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Commissioning framework for language support

S Stallabrass, East of England Strategic Migration Partnership / East of England NHS, 2011

This framework contains recommendations covering working with a wide range of language service providers and link workers; developing skills in frontline staff; and evaluation of service provision. There are also good practice case studies and quotes from service users.

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Asylum seekers’ perspectives on their mental health and views on health and social services: Contributions for service provision using a mixed-methods approach

D Bernardes, J Wright, C Edwards, H Tomkins, D Dlfoz and AG Livingstone, International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Volume 6 Issue 4, December 2010

This article argues that the unique position of asylum seekers in British society differentiates them from people with refugee status, and that this may have implications for their mental health. Research undertaken with people from 13 countries revealed that psychological distress is common among asylum seekers (for example anxiety and post-traumatic stress), but so are post-migratory living difficulties (for example accommodation, discrimination, worry about family back home, not being allowed to work). They also report mixed experiences of health and social care services. These results suggest that asylum seekers' unique social position may affect their mental health. Implications for practice are presented and potential limitations highlighted.

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Vulnerable or invisible? Asylum seekers with disabilities in Europe

C Straimer, UNHCR, 2010

The aim of this article is to render visible the relevance of disability in the context of asylum and investigate the causes for the limited attention it has received to date. With a focus on the Common European Asylum System, the research was guided by three specific questions:
  • What is the relevance of disability in the context of asylum?
  • To what extent is disability taken into consideration in the Common European Asylum System?
  • What does this tell us about the perceptions and structural realities underlying the harmonisation process?

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The migrant health agenda in the West Midlands: Results of a local scoping exercise

D Newall and K Saunders, West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership / Department of Health, 2010

The scale and diversity of migration into the West Midlands presents significant challenges for priorities in health, local government and social care. This report represents the first attempt to identify how migration has impacted upon priorities for the health sector, on service planning, commissioning, and policy development and how organisations have responded to these challenges. The report identifies a number of priorities for future action as well as serving as a legacy of the good work undertaken to date by local areas.

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Meeting the health needs of refugee and asylum seekers in the UK: An information and resource pack for health workers

A Burnett and Y Fassil, National Health Service / Department of Health, updated 2010

This online resource was originally published as a resource pack in 2002. It has proved to be an invaluable source of information for health workers. The authors have now updated the resource, which includes practical information, details of useful contacts and resources and examples of good practice. The sections are as follows:
  • Background
  • Culture & Communication
  • Health Services
  • Key Clinical Areas
  • Torture and Violence
  • Needs of Specific Groups
  • Other Related Issues

http://nrif.homeoffice.gov.uk/Health/SpecialistSupport/index.asp

 

   

Commissioning mental wellbeing: A leadership brief for boards and senior managers

K Newbigging and C Heginbotham, University of Central Lancashire, 2010

Using a public health approach that identifies root causes of poor mental health, this briefing proposes cost-effective evidence-based interventions and approaches to promote wellbeing. It will be of interest to all those working at senior level in the NHS, local government and the voluntary sector and in or through the proposed Health and Wellbeing Boards, which will have the central and leading role to play in improving population health and mental wellbeing at a local level.

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