title: Medical provision for the homeless in Manchester.
abstract: The events leading up to the establishment of a separate primary care service for the homeless and rootless population in Manchester are described.The organization, funding and commitment of the project are outlined and an insight into the life-style of this population is provided.During the first quarter of 1981, 2,049 consultations were given. The most common causes for consultation were psychiatric, alcoholic and respiratory conditions.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012940:Social Problems; D014171:Transients and Migrants