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Citizens' advice in general practice

J A Paris1, D Player

  • 1South Birmingham Health Authority.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|June 5, 1993
PubMed
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Integrating citizens advice bureau (CAB) sessions into general practice effectively helps patients access benefits and advice. Patients with health issues particularly benefited, securing unclaimed payments and improving their well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Primary Care
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • General practices are increasingly recognized as crucial points for addressing social determinants of health.
  • Citizens Advice Bureaus (CAB) offer vital support for navigating complex social security and welfare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the integration of Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) services within general practice settings.
  • To assess the impact of these integrated services on patient outcomes and benefit acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective survey was conducted with 150 consecutive patients attending integrated CAB sessions.
  • Data collected included patient social characteristics, presented problems, benefits obtained, and health concerns.
  • The study involved 10 general practices in South Birmingham that volunteered for the initiative.

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Main Results:

  • Advice sought spanned the full spectrum of CAB services.
  • 39 out of 150 patients secured financial benefits totaling over £58,000 annually, with a significant portion being recurring payments.
  • Patients who mentioned health problems were notably more likely to be eligible for unclaimed benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) sessions integrated into general practice are an effective model for delivering life advice and securing appropriate benefits.
  • This integrated model particularly benefits patients with health problems, enhancing their access to entitlements.
  • The service complements existing CAB activities without detracting from their core functions.