Health and social care

We are committed to reducing the significant inequalities that exist for Gypsy/Traveller communities and to improve their access to and experience of health and social care.

The Community Health Workers programme, funded by us and led by MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project), has played a key role in helping Gypsy/Traveller communities. Community Health Workers have been operating since December 2021. They provide vital support across several health board areas. This programme has helped communities access both healthcare and other statutory services.

We are working with health boards, Public Health Scotland, MECOPP and others to build on the success of this programme and to embed best practice in mainstream health services.

This will help inform and shape future service planning and design.

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