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The article explores the challenges and risk for the potential development of a new public health system in England in 2011. It says that the decision to implement a radical change in the system is due to several indicators and facts such as the dependency of 1.6 million people on alcohol. It also mentions that the change is in line with the aim of government to address the problems regarding long-term poor mental health in the country. According to the author, the improved health system is expected to enhanced the lifestyle of families in the poorest areas.

Migrants comprise a growing proportion of European populations. Although many are healthy, those who do need healthcare often face barriers and the care they receive may be inappropriate to their needs. This paper summarises good practices identified in a review of health services for migrants in Europe. Governments should ensure that migrants are entitled to health services, that the services are appropriate to their needs and that data systems are in place to monitor utilisation and detect inequities. Health services should adopt a 'whole organisation approach', in which cultural competence is viewed as much as a task for organisations as for individuals. Health workers should take steps to overcome language, social and cultural barriers to care. In each case, existing examples of good practice are provided. At a time when support is growing in some countries for political parties pursuing anti-immigrant agendas and governments in all countries are pursuing austerity policies, there is a greater need than ever for the public health community to ensure that migrants have access to services that are effective and responsive to their needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]