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Flashcards in Homelessness, travellers and asylum seekers Deck (7)
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1
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What is Maslow’s hierarchy of need?

A

what is needed for a human to fulfil reach their full potential

2
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What is the inverse care law?

A

People who need help the most get the least

3
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Give some examples of institutionalised groups

A

Ex-veterans
Looked after children
Ex-prisoners

4
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What are some barriers to healthcare a homeless person faces?

A
  1. perception they can’t get an appoitnment
  2. embarrassment/shame
  3. priority (e.g. shelter > health)
5
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What are some barriers to healthcare a traveller faces?

A

discontinuity, mistrust in professionals, poor literacy skills…

6
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What is an asylum seeker?

A

Someone who has made application for refugee status

7
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What is a refugee?

A

Someone who has been granted refugee status