South West Public Health Observatory
The Health of Travellers in the South West Region: a review of data sources and a strategy for change
 

 

 

Appendix 2: Questionnaire sent to local authorities: Traveller and Gypsy Health Information Project – 2001

Q1 Does your Authority have a specific person designated to deal with     Traveller/Gypsy health issues? If YES please provide contact details.
Q2 What data sources do you use when assessing the needs of Traveller/Gypsy communities?
Q3 Does your Authority collect data on Traveller/Gypsy communities? If YES please describe.
Q4 Does your authority provide any specific services for Traveller/Gypsy communities? If YES please describe what these are.
Q5 Has your Authority published any specific policy statements relating to the health and/or provision of services to Traveller/Gypsy communities? If YES could you please provide us with copies.
Q6 Has your Authority produced any formal/informal reports relating to the health of Traveller/Gypsy communities? If YES could you please provide us with copies.
Q7 Is your Authority involved in partnerships with your local Health Authority and/or other local authorities in the region to meet the health needs of Traveller/Gypsy communities? If YES please describe.
Q8 Are you aware of any specific local examples of ‘good practice’ relating to the provision of health services to Traveller/Gypsy health communities? If YES please describe.
Q9 Does your Authority have any links/project work with the Local Education Authority regarding services for Traveller/Gypsy communities? If YES please describe.