Asylum seekers face significant barriers to healthcare, including challenges with hospital admission, safe discharge, and continuity of care. These barriers can lead to delayed treatment, fragmented care, homelessness, and avoidable readmissions.
The Safe Hospital for Asylum Seekers Initiative is a collaborative knowledge exchange project between Liverpool John Moores University (School of Nursing & Advanced Practice), Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), and Doctors of the World. Supported by the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF), the project aims to strengthen hospital admission and discharge protocols, train Nurse Champions, and build sustainable partnerships with refugee and migrant organisations.
This knowledge exchange event will bring together healthcare professionals, academics, policy makers, and community organisations.
Share learning from the project.
- Explore new evidence-based protocols for admission and discharge of asylum seekers.
- Discuss trauma-informed care and cultural competence in healthcare delivery.
- Network with partners committed to addressing health inequalities and improving continuity of care.
Who Should Attend?
- NHS and social care staff
- Academics and researchers
- Refugee and migrant support organisations
- Policy makers and local authority representatives
- Students and future health professionals
What to Expect
- Keynote presentations from healthcare and refugee sector leaders
- Panel discussions with experts and lived experience voices.
- Opportunities to network and collaborate across sectors.
Why Attend?
By attending, you’ll gain insights into improving healthcare access and outcomes for asylum seekers, contribute to shaping sustainable practices, and join a growing network of professionals dedicated to tackling health inequalities.