title: Rescuing the vulnerable.
abstract: Human trafficking, such as forced prostitution and labour, affects men, women and children in the UK. Many have been brought into the country from eastern Europe and Africa. This article describes new guidance from the Department of Health that is designed to help healthcare professionals identify and support trafficked people.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dean
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa; D002648:Child; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D045809:Human Rights Abuses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011477:Sex Work; D006113:United Kingdom; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D055815:Young Adult