Learning from a multi-agency trauma-informed care training initiative supporting people experiencing homelessness in rural and coastal areas: a qualitative study.

Background: People experiencing homelessness have often faced both historical and ongoing trauma, which can be compounded by their interactions with different support services. Trauma-informed care aims to meet the complex needs of people who have experienced trauma and prevent re-traumatisation during service interactions. In rural and coastal areas, where services are often geographically dispersed, multi-agency approaches are particularly crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated support.

'The lights are on, and the doors are always open': a qualitative study to understand challenges underlying the need for emergency care in people experiencing homelessness in rural and coastal North East England.

Introduction: People experiencing homelessness have high rates of emergency care attendance compared with the general population. This study explores the factors underlying the need for emergency care services among people experiencing homelessness in rural and coastal areas of North East England.

Methods: The study was conducted in Northumberland and North Tyneside (North East England).