Hidden Homeless 2: an exploration of the health, care and wellbeing needs of people involved in sex work in Essex

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Healthwatch Essex undertook research into the experience of people involved in sex work as part of a series looking at people who are hidden homeless.  The aim of this project is to explore the specific health, care and wellbeing needs of people involved in sex work, including the additional barriers that they face in meeting these needs, the support currently available to them and what improvements are needed.  They interviewed six people.

TRIGGER WARNING: this report contains accounts and discussion of sexual acts, selfharm, suicide, violence, drug use, physical and sexual violence and abuse, and child abuse. Please continue to read only if you feel comfortable and able to do so.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Essex
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Interviews
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Assisted living/Extra Care housing services/Supported housing
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and specialist MH services
Emergency department (inc A&E)
General Practice (GP)
Hospital-based psychiatric care
Services for people with drug, alcohol and other addictions

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
6
Seldom heard groups
People in stigmatised occupations (such as sex workers)
People with or recovering from addictions
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