In this video Dr Pippa Medcalf and Peter Bull discuss health inequalities for people experiencing homelessness.
Pete shares some powerful accounts of times he has interacted with healthcare when he was without a permanent residence. He highlights the negatives, but also important steps healthcare professionals can take to make the situation better. Pippa describes and what healthcare professionals can do to try and make a difference.
Dr Pippa Medcalf is a consultant in acute medicine in Gloucester Hospital where she established the hospital homeless healthcare team. She now advises the RCP and other organisations on the care of the homeless in hospital.
If you enjoyed this video, please check out our RCP medicine podcast (available on any major streaming platform) where we discuss these issues with Dr Pippa Medcalf in more detail and provide resources for you to access in your own time.
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