Unaccompanied Asylum seekers

What you'll learn

• Identify and define who unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors are, and understand their legal and protection status in the UK and Ireland.
• Recognise the rights and entitlements of UAS under child protection legislation, asylum law, and healthcare frameworks across both jurisdictions.
• Conduct appropriate physical health assessments, including initial screenings, vaccination planning, and referrals to dental and vision care services.
• Apply trauma-informed principles when supporting the mental health needs of UAS, including recognising signs of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotion
• Address nutritional and developmental needs, including identifying signs of malnutrition and developmental delay linked to trauma or disrupted schooli
• Deliver culturally sensitive and gender-responsive care, respecting religious practices, dietary needs, modesty preferences, and language diversity.
• Use professional interpreters effectively, following best practices for communication, confidentiality, and emotional awareness during clinical and sa
• Document disclosures accurately, using neutral language, and report safeguarding concerns in compliance with local protocols and GDPR data protection
• Collaborate confidently across agencies, maintaining clear records, sharing information responsibly, and working with social workers, CAMHS, NGOs, and
• Reflect on personal wellbeing and professional boundaries, identify signs of vicarious trauma or burnout, and utilise organisational and peer support

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