8,000 Syrian refugees resettled across Britain in two years

Some refugees arrived with unrealistic expectations of health treatments and many were “overwhelmed” by the complex rules of the NHS
Some refugees arrived with unrealistic expectations of health treatments and many were “overwhelmed” by the complex rules of the NHS
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More than 8,000 refugees have been settled in the UK under the Syrian refugee programme, according to a UN report published today.

They are part of a programme launched almost two years ago to bring in 20,000 Syrians driven from their homes by the civil war.

Research for the report found that the scheme is working “relatively well” though some families in isolated areas or small towns had found it difficult and wished to move to cities for better employment and education prospects.

Some refugees arrived with unrealistic expectations of health treatments and many were “overwhelmed” by the NHS which has complex rules on referring cases and waiting lists, the report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.

“Understanding and using the system