MdM United Kingdom – Doctors of the World
http://www.medecinsdumonde.org.uk/
Project London: www.medecinsdumonde.org.uk/projectlondon/default.asp
Médecins du Monde UK was opened in January 2006 and has three key objectives:
- To offer advice and practical assistance to help people access National Health Service and other relevant services whenever possible.
- To document the number, health and needs of those who have difficulty accessing healthcare and use this information to advocate for better health provision for these groups.
- To offer some acute medical care, when needed, to those presenting themself to the project until they reach mainstream services.
The target groups are the followings:
- Vulnerable migrants – Including refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants.
- Rough sleepers – ‘Hidden’ homeless who live in extremely vulnerable conditions and who often experience drug/alcohol addiction and mental health problems.
- Street sex workers – Women who are socially vulnerable and may be experiencing drug problems or homelessness.
http://www.mdm-international.org
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