Health
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Sanctuary - Mosaics of Meaning: Exploring Asylum Seekers and Refugees Views on the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Problems
Please click here to read the report into the attitudes amongst refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow towards mental health issues. The research was commissioned by Positive Mental Attitudes, NHS Glasgow & Clyde and East Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership. A summary of the report is available by clicking here.
Health for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Portal (HARP)
On-line health information for health professionals and voluntary agencies working with asylum seekers and refugees. Includes mental health and wellbeing section, and multi-lingual health resources.
http://www.harpweb.org.uk/index.php
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
Provides survivors of torture in the United Kingdom with medical treatment and psychotherapeutic support. Also conducts training and education campaigns. Contact details, including those for Glasgow office, available on the website.
http://www.torturecare.org.uk/
Compass Team
Compass is a Glasgow based Mental Health Team for Asylum Seekers and Refugees run by the National Health Service. We work together to strengthen culturally sensitive pathways in mental health care for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. (Please note: this is not an emergency or self-referral service and we do not provide legal reports). More information will be available on our website.
National Health Service in Scotland Manual of Guidance: Overseas Visitors