venous disease

The ulcer with no fixed abode: barriers in accessing venous healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness and using intravenous drugs in Bristol, UK

May 27, 2026

Introduction Unstable housing is a growing UK issue with 178,000 households assessed as homeless in 2023–24.1 Health inequalities exist for this population,2 with untimely healthcare utilisation often via Accident and Emergency (A&E) when health is critical resulting in long periods of inpatient care,3-5 higher mortality,2 National Health Service (NHS) financial strain6 and ‘tri-morbidity’ (poor physical…