S outh West Public Health Observatory The Health of Travellers in the South West Region

The Health of Travellers in the South West Region: a review of data sources and a strategy for change: a report prepared by: Lesley Doyal , A ilsa Cameron , Sarah Cemlyn , Shailen Nand y, all School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol and Mary Shaw , South West Public Health Observatory. August 2002 "This valuable report highlights the difficulties in making accurate assessments of the health of the travelling population and the comparative poverty of research on the health experience of this extremely important minority group." [ Fwd. ] Summary, Introduction and Foreword Review of national data sources on Travellers’ health A methodological review of recent studies on Travellers’ health Survey of South West health authorities and local authorities Improving the knowledge base for Traveller health: conceptual challenges T owards a more effective evidence base Closing notes on ethical dilemmas References Appendix 1: Articles reviewed Appendix 2: Questionnaire sent to local authorities      If you would like a paper copy of this report , send an e-mail with your name and address to