What measures are in place to assess the physical and mental health of all asylum seekers as they enter Scotland.

All asylum seekers entering Scotland have a health check on arrival which takes account of their physical and mental health needs. NHS Greater Glasgow, which has received the majority of asylum seekers, has established a dedicated mental health support liaison service headed by a psychologist which is responsible for the assessment of asylum seekers as they enter Scotland. The service is part of a multi-agency asylum seeker and refugee team and is involved in training frontline staff both within hospitals and community-based services. Health visitors and the primary care team are well placed to support the mental health needs of their patients which include support and advice for families under stress.