There are several issues that create barriers to individuals or community from accessing healthcare. The barriers could be physical or psychological. They can be financial, cultural or geographical. They also can be due to lack of resources or due to racism and prejudice.
Physical barriers can range from lack of access for example wheelchair access or due to working odd shifts that coincide with surgery opening and closing hours Health, Social Care and Children’s Services, (2015).
Psychological barriers can also range from fear to anxiety and mental health problems Health, Social Care and Children’s Services, (2015).
Financial barriers could be due to unemployment, low wages etc. This results in lack of money to travel or to purchase prescriptions or access dental and eye care Health, Social Care and Children’s Services, (2015).
Geographical barrierscould be due to Living in a rural area where transport or services are limited Health, Social Care and Children’s Services, (2015)
Language and Cultural barrier: Non English speaking individuals might feel discouraged to attend services due to lack of language skills Health, Social Care and Children’s Services, (2015).
Resource barriers: Lack of staff or qualified staff or
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The healthcare supplier ought to focus on the most ideal approach to help these people to settle on choices and decision making regarding their care, provide equal services that can be helpful to them and be effectively be obtained by everyone, comprehend the requirements of the service users and meeting their needs. Health promoters need to work with service users and promote choices respecting their decisions that will improve their wellbeing in order to overcome