All Outputs (4)

Why were COVID-19 infections lower than expected amongst people who are homeless in London, UK in 2020? Exploring community perspectives and the multiple pathways of health inequalities in pandemics (2021)
Journal Article

High rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths amongst people who are homeless in London, UK were feared. Rates
however stayed much lower than expected throughout 2020; an experience that compares to other settings
globally. This study sought a commu... Read More about Why were COVID-19 infections lower than expected amongst people who are homeless in London, UK in 2020? Exploring community perspectives and the multiple pathways of health inequalities in pandemics.

Improving care transfers for homeless patients after hospital discharge: a realist evaluation (2021)
Journal Article

Background: In 2013, 70% of people who were homeless on admission to hospital were discharged back
to the street without having their care and support needs addressed. In response, the UK government
provided funding for 52 new specialist homeless h... Read More about Improving care transfers for homeless patients after hospital discharge: a realist evaluation.

Hospital readmission among people experiencing homelessness in England: a cohort study of 2772 matched homeless and housed inpatients (2021)
Journal Article

Background Inpatients experiencing homelessness are often discharged to unstable accommodation or the street, which may increase the risk of readmission.

Methods We conducted a cohort study of 2772 homeless patients discharged after an emergency a... Read More about Hospital readmission among people experiencing homelessness in England: a cohort study of 2772 matched homeless and housed inpatients.

Homelessness and integrated care (2021)
Journal Article

Purpose
People experiencing homelessness often have complex needs requiring a range of support. These may include health problems (physical illness, mental health and/or substance misuse) as well as social, financial and housing needs. Addressing th... Read More about Homelessness and integrated care.