Table 1. Participant characteristics for 11 patients interviewed
DemographicsFrequency, n
Male9
Female2
Age range, years21—62
Health information
Mental health problem11
Long-term physical health problem8
Trimorbidity (mental health/addiction/physical health)8
Alcohol dependency4
Substance misuse8
Opiate substitution therapy7
>4 Long-term medications7
>1 'High risk' medications7
Infectious disease5
Malnutrition (treated)2
Circumstances
Sex worker2
Offending history9
Poor education/literacy5
Unemployed10
Own flat3
Street homelessness2
Hostel2
Living in van1
B&B1
Sofa surfing2
Supported by third sector organisations3
Claiming benefit11
Personal history
In care as a child3
Childhood abuse3
Breakdown of personal relationship8
Traumatic event11
  • B&B = Bed and breakfast.