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Annual Report: 1998 |
| West London Initiative on Single Homelessness |
Guests presented with an average of 2 problems (Range 1 - 6).
53% of guests received over the counter medication; 12% received prescription
drugs; 19% required dressings and advice and/or reassurance was given to
16% of guests.
One guest was referred to hospital and another was followed up by a health outreach team.
12% of guests had pain at the time of consultation with the dentist and a further 12% had had pain in the previous 4 weeks, but at least 38% had not seen a dentist in 2 years. For 12% it had been longer than 2 years and 4% had never seen one. 7% said they had tried to and 50% of these had been refused treatment. 39% had significant findings.
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guests used the chiropody service. 67% had seen a chiropodist before. 17%
had not seen one for over a year; 46% had seen a chiropodist one year ago
at the ROOF or similar set up. 29% had been seen in under a year. 39% had
had previous chiropody problems. Guests presented with up to 4 problems,
mainly calluses and nail problems.
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guests used the advice service.
53% were receiving benefits: 78% were receiving Job seekers allowance; 11% Rough sleepers and 11% disability benefit
The majority of guests requested help with accommodation
Of those requesting help with housing 50% were placed.
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