Table 3

Themes and subthemes on the experiences of accessing health and social care support for residents living in UK hostels

ThemeSubtheme
Internal and external service barriers to health and social care accessMisconception of the role of a hostel
Lack of responsiveness from external health and social care services
Stigma affecting quality of support
Pressure to move on despite being unwell
Lack of information sharing with health and social care services
Assumptions regarding mental capacity
Impact of lack of health and social care support on hostel staffGoing above and beyond
Burnout
Continuous support given to residents
Potential facilitators to health and social care accessSupport from those that understand this population
In-reach
Staff training