International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 15-21

Access to Maternity Care for ‘Failed’ Asylum Seekers (Review)

Gaudion A. , Mcleish J. , Homeyard C.
  • a The Reaching Out Project, Medact, United Kingdom
  • b The Reaching Out Project, Medact, United Kingdom
  • c Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Abstract

This article analyses provision of health and social care for pregnant women and new families who have been unsuccessful in their asylum claims in the United Kingdom. It identifies the contribution of maternity care to child health, and examines the implications of the legislation that excludes ‘failed’ asylum seekers from free NHS secondary health care and denies them housing and financial support. Finally, the article examines the impact on pregnant women and their babies of being held in removal (detention) centers. © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84992978563&doi=10.1108%2f17479894200600012&partnerID=40&md5=a102442c6876f2acf32baaaae3433735
DOI: 10.1108/17479894200600012
ISSN: 17479894
Original Language: English