Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Ukraine for healthcare practitioners.
Main messages
If the patient is new to the UK:
- explain to them how the NHS works and their entitlements to healthcare
- discuss how this compares to the healthcare system they’ve been used to
- follow guidance on how to comprehensively assess new migrant patients
- ensure that they are up-to-date with the UK immunisation schedule
- ask about any travel plans the patient may have to visit friends and relatives in their country of origin
Screen all new entrants, including children, for tuberculosis (TB).
Due to a low prevalence, ascertain any risk factors for hepatitis B infection that may indicate the need for screening.
Consider screening for hepatitis C because of a considerably higher prevalence than the UK.
There is a risk of typhoid infection.
Consider nutritional and metabolic concerns.
Work with a professional interpreter where language barriers are present.
Consider the impacts of culture, religion and gender on health.
Assess for mental health conditions.
Refer pregnant women to antenatal care.
Entire content available on: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-migrant-health-guide
