Health Outreach and Inclusion Service
Health Outreach and Inclusion Service
Patient Information
- Author ID: MC
- Leaflet Ref: CM 284
- Version: 2
- Leaflet title: Health Outreach and Inclusion Service
- Date Produced: September 2022
- Expiry Date: September 2024
What we do…
The Health Outreach and Inclusion Service tackles health inequalities within the most vulnerable communities in society. Our main function is to support individuals and families, particularly those from disadvantaged groups who often have difficulty accessing Services.
The Service works with vulnerable migrants, gypsies and travellers, boaters, homeless people and sex workers. The Service attempts to improve access to a variety of health care providers, with an aim to reduce hospital admissions.
We offer screening, health advice, information, support and signposting. We aim to empower and enable our Service users to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
Who can access our Service?
Vulnerable migrants, homeless people, gypsies and travellers, boaters and sex workers within the Wigan Borough can access our Services.
How can people access the Service?
- Self-referral
- Referrals from professionals
What can we offer?
In addition to support with accessing health Services, we offer:
- General physical assessment
- Syphilis testing
- Screening for Blood-Borne Virus (BBV), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV
“Clinic in a box” - our mobile Clinic assessing:
- Blood pressure
- Blood sugar
- Pulse oximetry
- Pregnancy testing
- Urinalysis
And advice on:
- Healthy eating
- Advocacy (acting on a patient’s behalf)
- Child health advice
- Signposting/ Referrals to services
Where is the Service offered?
Service users are generally seen in their home or community location.
Contact the Health Outreach Team:
Please feel free to get in touch with us for any help, information, or advice:
Health Outreach and Inclusion Service
Longshoot Health Centre
Scholes
Wigan
WN1 3NH
Telephone 01942 483586
email: wwl.tr-hois.nhs.net