Health Needs of the Respond Population: Asylum Seeker Clinical Assessments in London

From July 2021 to March 2023, the 'Respond' service provided health assessments for people seeking asylum in North-Central London. The dataset, authored by Paola Cinardo, includes retrospective clinical data and interview findings from 1497 service users, detailing demographics, health needs, and service experiences. It was last updated on 2026-04-28 and is shared under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Analyzing prevalence of physical and mental health conditions based on reported health needs and asymptomatic infection rates.
• Studying demographic patterns and barriers to healthcare based on country of origin, age, and family unit data.
• Evaluating community-based healthcare service models based on reported user and stakeholder experiences.
• Investigating safety and disclosure dynamics in clinical settings for vulnerable populations based on reported concerns.

Strengths

• Includes data from 1497 individuals, representing 86.2% of those eligible for the service.
• Reports specific prevalence statistics for health needs (83.2%), mental health concerns (55.9% of adults), and asymptomatic infections (52.6% of adults).
• Provides detailed demographic breakdowns including median age (28 years), gender (75.9% male), and common countries of origin (Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan).

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is limited to a specific pilot service in North-Central London over a 21-month period, affecting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Paola Cinardo via figshare.

Collection Method

Routinely collected retrospective clinical data and semi-structured interviews with service-users and key stakeholders.

Time Range

July 2021 to March 2023.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 17:29:06; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Temporary accommodation sites in North-Central London, United Kingdom.