The Journey of Street Homeless People using Croydon’s Health Services - July 2020

Following our previous report published in February 2018, on homeless living in hostels, Healthwatch Croydon wanted in understand the views of those living on the street,working with Crisis Skylight Croydon.

This report looks at those rough sleeping in Croydon and their access to health services.

This report recorded the experiences of homeless people who were referred by the council into support hostels in November 2017. It found that adult homeless, particularly those with complex needs, were not supported by GP practices as well as younger homeless in similar accommodation and suggests considerations for service providers.