Referrals

A number of different groups are covered by the generic term Gypsy, Roma, and traveller:- English and Welsh Gypsies, Scottish and Irish travellers, Showmen (fairground people), Circus people, Bargees (occupational boat dwellers ) and New Travellers.

The Travelling Families Team visit adults of all ages, children and babies to assess their health and wellbeing.

Gypsies and Travellers can expect a confidential, non- judgemental service from a team who have a specific awareness and understanding of their cultural needs. As we are an outreach service we have flexibility in visiting arrangements. The Gypsy or Traveller will be visited at home or at a place convenient to them and the team member.

We will carry out health assessments, offer support, advice and advocacy, immunisations, health promotion/education, referrals and signposting to other services, arrange appointments and remind to attend, and assist with registrations to services such as GPs, dentists and opticians. We also promote the importance of attending screening and other health appointments and give advice around public health issues, such as smoking, healthy eating, exercise, drug and alcohol issues, general wellbeing and mental health.