Registration link: https://medtribe.com/courses/nel-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-engagement-cultural-awareness-webinar
Overview:
This training offers a deeper understanding of Gypsy, Traveller, and Roma communities, with a focus on health outcomes, barriers to care, and practical enablers. It explores cultural identity, history, and experiences of discrimination, while raising awareness of cancer and promoting accessible support resources developed by FFT and RSG. Participants will gain insights to help deliver more inclusive, culturally competent services.
This training offers a deeper understanding of Gypsy, Traveller, and Roma communities, with a focus on health outcomes, barriers to care, and practical enablers. It explores cultural identity, history, and experiences of discrimination, while raising awareness of cancer and promoting accessible support resources developed by FFT and RSG. Participants will gain insights to help deliver more inclusive, culturally competent services.
Speakers:
- Michelle Gavin – Friends, Families and Traveller
- Gaba Smolinska Poffley & Simina Neagu – Roma Support Group
Topics covered:
- Introductions and session overview
- History and overview of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
- Culture and discrimination
- Health perceptions and barriers for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
- Tips for social prescribers and frontline staff
- Cancer resources presentation
- Q&A session
