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<p>A key objective of the asylum screening process is to create a secure and positive
environment that supports claimants to disclose as much relevant information as possible,
including medical conditions, disabilities or experience of trauma that may make the
person vulnerable.</p><p>Asylum claimants are directly asked about their physical
and mental health as part of the screening questionnaire. If the responses provided,
or the claimant’s general demeanour, indicate that they may be a victim of trauma,
the screening officer will record this information to ensure appropriate onward routing
and management. Depending on the extent of their vulnerability, they may also make
a referral to the Asylum Safeguarding Hub.</p><p>The guidance for staff who register
asylum claims and complete the screening process for asylum claimants can be found
at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-screening-and-routing"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-screening-and-routing</a></p><p>
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