Socio-political determinants of health inequalities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Under 5s and their families living in temporary accommodation in a socially diverse and deprived population—Newham, East London

ABSTRACT

605 Figure 1Comparisons Between TA and Non-TA Families Socio-political Determinants[Figure omitted. See PDF] 605 Table 1Health care access comparison of non-TA and TA families n (%)ConclusionTA children were increasingly disadvantaged among multiple domains socio-demographics, food insecurity, inadequate/poor housing, health service access. Therefore, the need is urgent to minimise the potential lifelong health impacts of these socio-political determinants of health experienced by this vulnerable group in addition to tackling the immediate risks arising from issues such as digital exclusion and poor housing conditions, which were likely exacerbated during the pandemic. The future of the pandemic is uncertain and future lockdowns are possible, so all families must have digital access now that many vital health services and schooling are online, even some exclusively. The time families spend in TA must be reduced, and the co-production of interim solutions and future policies to ensure a minimum set of housing standards for TA should be made a priority to address these inequalities and inequities.