barriers

barriers

• physical barriers.

• psychological barriers.

• geographical barriers.

• resources + untrained staff.

• language barriers.

• financial barriers.

physical barriers

• wheelchair access.

• deaf/hearing (sensory) impaired.

• blind/visually (sensory) impaired.

• speech problems.

• seriously obese.

• mobility problems.

• seriously ill.

• side effects of medication.

overcome physical barriers

• home visits.

• lifts/ramps.

• phone appointments.

psychological barriers

• bad past experiences.

• agoraphobic: afraid to go out.

• panic attacks + phobias.

• fear of diagnosis.

• afraid of service dentists/doctors.

• afraid of treatment, injections.

overcome psychological barriers

• extended appointment time.

• home/phone appointments.

• brief beforehand.

• alternative measures.

geographical barriers

• live rural + no services nearby.

• not many ppl = closes down.

• opening times don’t suit.

• poor weather stops access.

overcome geo barriers

• community outreach centres.

• pre-arrange patient transport.

• phone/video appointments.

resources + untrained staff

• NHS/social services funds stretched so resources are scarce.

• long waiting times.

• lack of beds.

• bed blockers.

• restricted opening times.

overcome resources + untrained staff barriers

• text reminders for appointments.

• NHS paying for priv treatment.

• elected operations cancelled.

• hospitals on red alert.

language barriers

• aphasia.

• speech impediment.

• doctors medical jargon.

• illiterate.

• EAL (don’t speak english)

overcome lang barriers

• translator.

• family to translate.

• leaflet in their language.

• advocate.

financial barriers

• on benefits/ low Y.

• disabled taxi costs more.

• prescription costs.

• bus fares.

• childcare costs.

• taking time off work, unpaid.

• eligibility depends on financial status.

overcome financial barriers

• charity support.

• subsidised parking fees.