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An unsafe distance: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on excluded people in England

This rapid health needs assessment attempts to address the gap in knowledge of how COVID-19 is impacting some of the most excluded groups in England, for whom COVID-19 widens the health inequalities they already experience.

Five ways you can help people access healthcare (and feel good) during Lockdown 3.0

As England locks down again, it will be even harder for the most vulnerable and at-risk people in our communities to access healthcare and support. Here are five ways you can help.

Seven moments that mattered in 2020

From adapting our UK services to COVID-19 to launching the Hands Up for Our Health campaign, we look back on seven moments that mattered in 2020.

International Migrants Day: The young refugee women spreading hope and acceptance

Doctors of the World has been working with young refugees to improve their health and wellbeing. Three women share their artistic skills and hopes for 2021.

Many migrants are struggling to access remote HIV tests – but we can work together to help them

Doctors of the World’s HIV Project Lead Mimi Mzari reflects on the challenges and opportunities COVID-19 has created for healthcare practitioners, patients and global efforts to eliminate HIV.

Born in exile

A refugee camp with no hospital. A mother in labour and a complication. Doctors of the World staff working on the Greek island of Lesvos explain how the emergency unfolded.

Press release: Doctors call for closure of military barracks housing asylum seekers amid health concerns

Doctors of the World calls for closure of army barracks housing asylum seekers amid COVID-19, mental health and healthcare access concerns.

Baby boxes: A lifeline for vulnerable mums

Doctors of the World has partnered with PramDepot to provide vulnerable mums with many of the things they need to welcome a new baby into their home.

Press release: New report reveals the devastating impact of NHS charging on migrants in vulnerable circumstances

Doctors of the World calls for urgent reform of the healthcare entitlement policy amid new evidence of high levels of destitution and lengthy treatment delays.

Coalition calls for the immediate suspension of NHS charging to prevent more COVID-19 deaths over the winter

Doctors of the World UK launches coalition campaign to call for the immediate suspension of NHS charging to prevent more COVID-19 deaths over the winter.

Greece: Doctors of the World helping those affected by fire in Moria camp

Doctors of the World is responding on the Greek island of Lesvos after a large fire at Moria refugee camp, which has left over 12,000 people homeless.

Part 2: How I’m helping rough sleepers in London access healthcare

Doctors of the World UK is working to improve rough sleepers’ access to healthcare in the City of London. Our mobile clinic coordinator shares her experience supporting this vulnerable population.