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Review
. 2022 Nov;6(1):e001575.
doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001575.

A Whole-child, whole-family approach to health assessments for asylum-seeking children

Nuria Sanchez Clemente  1   2 , Paola Cinardo  3 , Allison Ward  4   5   6 , Nicky Longley  3   7   8 , Christian Harkensee  9 , Sarah Eisen  2   7
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A Whole-child, whole-family approach to health assessments for asylum-seeking children

Nuria Sanchez Clemente et al. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2022 Nov.

Abstract

In 2020, 21% of people who sought asylum in the UK were children. This population has complex interconnecting health and social needs. Assessment requires a holistic approach, with consideration of physical and mental health in addition to social and developmental well-being, within the whole family group. A trauma-informed life-cycle and intergenerational care approach is important. This article, aimed at all health professionals who may work with asylum-seeking families, outlines the best practice principles for undertaking health assessments in migrant children and young people.

Keywords: Adolescent Health.

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Competing interests: No, there are no competing interests.

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A whole-child, whole-family approach to health assessments for asylum-seeking children.
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Principles of trauma-informed care.
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Useful links and websites. RCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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Right to access to healthcare for asylum-seekers in the UK. GP, general practitioner; NHS, National Health Service.
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