Health Programme
We strongly believe that health is not only the absence of disease and that there are factors that contribute towards Travellers’ poor health status. The context of our health is defined by a holistic...
Maternal Health
Traveller mothers-to-be face the harshest pregnancy and birth statistics in Ireland: Higher rates of pregnancy loss Higher rates of premature births Lower birth weights Infant mortality rate that is 3.5...
Mental Health Initiative
The Pavee Point Mental Health Initiative, funded by the Traveller Health Unit in the Eastern Region, works at a local, regional and national level to progress equality of access, participation and outcomes for Travellers...
Primary Health Care for Travellers Project
The Pavee Point Primary Health Care for Travellers Project (PHCTP) was the first time Travellers went out into the Traveller Community with the aim to identify the health needs of Travellers. The Project began...
Traveller Men’s Health Project
Our Overall Aim: Address the health inequalities of Traveller men. Our Objectives: Develop tools to promote the participation of Traveller men, with a focus on empowerment and self-esteem, on issues that affect their health....
Our Geels: All Ireland Traveller Health Study
The All Ireland Traveller Health Study (AITHS) is the first study of Traveller health status and health needs that involve all Travellers living on the island of Ireland, North and South. Consultation involved over...