Pathway in the BMJ
Pathway’s Expert by Experience Lead, Stan, has been making waves with his latest article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Entitled ‘Three forms of ID and a Letter from God‘. His piece outlines the struggles faced by people who are homeless, who need to see a GP.
The majority of people who are homeless have a physical or mental health problem, but incorrectly enforced regulation around proof of address prevents many from accessing support. Possibly as a result, people who are homeless use A&E 6 times more than people with a home.
Stan’s passionate article is based on his own experiences of life on the streets, and his subsequent recovery, assisted by a specialist homelessness GP. The article is part of Pathway’s ongoing work to help GP receptionists to support registration for people who are homeless.
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