31st October 2024
A new report, which has been co-produced by listening to the voices of Travellers reflecting their priorities for improving health and social well-being across the community, has been delivered by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
The report was commissioned by the Trust and delivered in partnership with Travellers, Traveller support groups and range of stakeholders working with or supporting Travellers in the Trust area.
Robbie McCague, Inequalities and Inclusion co-ordinator, with the Trust, said:
“I would like to thank every person who participated in this process, attended ‘Gatherings’, workshops, made submissions or provided invaluable lived experiences to formulate this report highlighting key priorities for Travellers.
“We are committed to providing high quality, safe, effective and accessible services for all and from this report an action plan is being developed which reflects the identified priority areas and themes as outlined in the Traveller Gatherings (voices) report.
“This report hopes to ignite collaborative planning discussions with services working with Traveller communities to prioritise key aims to work on which a three-year action plan can deliver and deliver well.”
The report and its findings will be shared widely across all HSC services, statutory and community/voluntary organisations with an expectation that relevant strands of this report effects change in service plans and delivery.
You can view the report below