Themes and subthemes on the experiences of accessing health and social care support for residents living in UK hostels
Theme | Subtheme |
Internal and external service barriers to health and social care access | Misconception 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 staff | Going above and beyond |
Burnout | |
Continuous support given to residents | |
Potential facilitators to health and social care access | Support from those that understand this population |
In-reach | |
Staff training |