Traveller Health Initiative THI

Aim of County Roscommon

Traveller Health Initiative

Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Travellers in Co. Roscommon; through initiatives in collaboration with Travellers and Health Service provides
Increasing the empowerment and participation of Travellers in addressing health inequalities highlighted in the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study
Focus is on community wellness and prevention.

Traveller Health Initiative THI is funded under the HSE Traveller Health Unit (THU) Western Region CH02 and is managed through the Community Development remit of the Roscommon LEADER Partnership.

This is done mainly through Primary Health Care Programme, Men’s Programme and the Playbus.

Primary Health Care Programme – Peer Led

Outreach
Local and National Committees
Literacy Friendly Resources
Accommodation supports
Networking with local and Regional Service
Group information sessions
Social Enterprise – Revive & Style

Publications

County Roscommon Traveller Employment: Incentives, Barriers and Actions Research Study and Action Plan

Roscommon LEADER Partnership, on behalf of County Roscommon Traveller Health Project (CRTHP), commissioned S3 Solutions Ltd in July 2019 to carry out research that explores current barriers, possible solutions, incentives and future actions in relation to Traveller employment in County Roscommon. Funding for this study was secured through Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Roscommon County Council Social Inclusion Unit and CRTHP. This report sets out the findings from the research process including direct contributions from members of the Traveller community in County Roscommon.

This research aligns with CRTHPs work in tackling the social determinants of health, seeking to address inequalities such as accommodation and employment. The CRTHP has set up an Employment Creation and Planning Group which was tasked with overseeing this research. This is a multi-agency approach made representatives from key agencies.

A copy of this research is available.