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10: GP+ Migrant Health with Dr Sarah Clark
This month we hear from Dr Sarah Clark who works one day a week as a clinical assessor for Medical Justice. Medical Justice are a charity who work to support the health and legal rights for people who are held in immigration detention. Sarah outlines how she got into the role and what it involves and where you can find out more information.
Top tips
Provide Holistic patient care - When working with those held in immigration detention, it is important to consider the whole person in front of you, addressing both the physical and psychosocial aspects of your patient’s health. Migrants may face multiple stressors, including housing insecurity, lack of social support, or financial difficulties, which can affect their mental health too.
Explore uncharted territory - If you are interested in getting involved, Sarah recommends attending one of the Medical Justice basics training days which are advertised on their website, usually held twice a year. Sarah encourages you to sign up to their mailing list to find out first about upcoming training dates. The training provides an overview of the work involved and an opportunity to decide if it is for you. There's no commitment as you can try a few assessments to see if it's something you want to pursue a career in.
Do your research - Research the main charities websites who do this type of work such as Medical Justice, the Helen Bamber Foundation and read through statements from both patients and doctors who work for these charities. Some of the organisations host webinars where you can stay up to date on their website and social media channels for upcoming events to attend to get more information.
Dr Sarah Clark is a GP in Bristol and has a portfolio role working with Medical Justice as a Clinical Assessor.
Further reading
Medical Justice website
https://medicaljustice.org.uk/
Helen Bamber Foundation website
https://www.helenbamber.org/
RCGP GPwER in Population Health and Health Inequalities Framework
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/population-health-inequalities-introduction
RCGP Asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/asylum-seekers
RCGP Health Inequities Hub and Health Equity Special Interest Group
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=459
RCGP Mentoring
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-mentoring
Migrant Health guide
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migrant-health-guide
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By Royal College of General PractitionersThis month we hear from Dr Sarah Clark who works one day a week as a clinical assessor for Medical Justice. Medical Justice are a charity who work to support the health and legal rights for people who are held in immigration detention. Sarah outlines how she got into the role and what it involves and where you can find out more information.
Top tips
Provide Holistic patient care - When working with those held in immigration detention, it is important to consider the whole person in front of you, addressing both the physical and psychosocial aspects of your patient’s health. Migrants may face multiple stressors, including housing insecurity, lack of social support, or financial difficulties, which can affect their mental health too.
Explore uncharted territory - If you are interested in getting involved, Sarah recommends attending one of the Medical Justice basics training days which are advertised on their website, usually held twice a year. Sarah encourages you to sign up to their mailing list to find out first about upcoming training dates. The training provides an overview of the work involved and an opportunity to decide if it is for you. There's no commitment as you can try a few assessments to see if it's something you want to pursue a career in.
Do your research - Research the main charities websites who do this type of work such as Medical Justice, the Helen Bamber Foundation and read through statements from both patients and doctors who work for these charities. Some of the organisations host webinars where you can stay up to date on their website and social media channels for upcoming events to attend to get more information.
Dr Sarah Clark is a GP in Bristol and has a portfolio role working with Medical Justice as a Clinical Assessor.
Further reading
Medical Justice website
https://medicaljustice.org.uk/
Helen Bamber Foundation website
https://www.helenbamber.org/
RCGP GPwER in Population Health and Health Inequalities Framework
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/population-health-inequalities-introduction
RCGP Asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/asylum-seekers
RCGP Health Inequities Hub and Health Equity Special Interest Group
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=459
RCGP Mentoring
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-mentoring
Migrant Health guide
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migrant-health-guide
Tell us what you thought!
Please take 2 minutes to complete the survey about this episode.