The development of the Primary Health Care Project in South East Galway has been through a partnership venture with the Galway Traveller Movement and the Western Region Health Service Executive. It is an innovative and creative response to the health issues affecting Travellers. This programme [...]
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December 8th, 2009 - 10:01 am § in Healthcare
Health and Young Travellers
The health status of young Travellers is significantly worse than the health of those in the settled community. As a distinct cultural group, and as young people, young Travellers have distinctive health needs and require special consideration in the health service.[...]
December 7th, 2009 - 11:34 pm § in Healthcare
Rural Health Project
South East Galway Rural Health Project PROMOTING TRAVELLER HEALTH IN SOUTH EAST GALWAY The aim of the programme are: • To ensure active participation of Travellers and Traveller organisations in determining the different health priorities amongst Traveller Community; • To develop and[...]
December 7th, 2009 - 11:29 pm § in Healthcare
Primary Healthcare
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROJECT FOR TRAVELLERS IN GALWAY CITY In Galway City the Primary Health Care for Travellers Project was established in 2000 as a joint partnership initiative with the Western Health Board (now the HSE Western area) and the Galway Traveller Support Group (now the Galway Traveller[...]