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This research aims to understand barriers faced by service users experiencing homelessness in accessing statutory mental health services from the perspective of third sector organizations.

June 13, 2026Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless

Access to statutory mental health provision for service users experiencing homelessness: third sector perspectives

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APAnaïs PhilippeOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust NCNeil CarriganOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Qualitative study explores barriers to mental health services faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, suggesting improved collaboration with statutory services.

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This research aims to understand barriers faced by service users experiencing homelessness in accessing statutory mental health services from the perspective of third sector organizations.
Conducted nine semi-structured interviews with managers of third sector organizations.
Facilitated a focus group with six support workers to identify relevant themes.
Utilized reflexive thematic analysis to interpret qualitative data.
Identified four key themes related to experiences of staff and statutory service provision for people experiencing homelessness.
Highlighted significant barriers to accessing mental health services faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.
Described positive experiences that alleviate these barriers and inform recommendations for collaboration.

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Philippe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf34dfaef96ed7f055d8b https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2026.2680324

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Qualitative study explores barriers to mental health services faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, suggesting improved collaboration with statutory services.

Access to statutory mental health provision for service users experiencing homelessness: third sector perspectives

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Access to statutory mental health provision for service users experiencing homelessness: third sector perspectives

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