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<p>Registering with and access to primary medical care services is the same for all
patients, whether they are gypsies, travellers, homeless or vulnerable migrants. People
do not need to provide proof of address to register with a general practice (GP).
NHS England is working with a range of community groups to redesign the patient registration
leaflet so that people are aware of this when registering. The free NHS 111 service
can assist anyone who has faced difficulty finding a GP or accessing other services
in their local area.</p><p>NHS England is aware of difficulties some individuals have
faced when trying to register with a GP and is taking steps to address shortcomings
with individual practices, working in partnership with the voluntary sector.</p><p>The
Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a partnership
arrangement with the aim to facilitate integrated working between the voluntary and
statutory sectors, to promote equality and reduce health inequalities. It receives
£1.2 million for core work from the Department, with each member receiving funding
of up to £60,000. Friends, Families and Travellers is a member of the Alliance and
has supported the Department on a range of work to date including the Inclusion Health
Audit Tool, on maternal health, mental health, end of life care and dementia.</p>
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