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Understanding Staff Perceptions of Gypsy and Traveller Communities, Enabling a
Culturally Confident Workforce
Olwyn Lidster Community Psychiatric Nurse
Substance Misuse Services
Mary Seacole Development Awardee 2012
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Whats the first 3 things that spring to mind when we say ‘Gypsies and travellers’?
BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDING
BARE KNUCKLE BOXING
BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDINGSCRAP METAL COLLECTION
A lower life expectancy than the rest of society across all age ranges. Premature deaths being often associated with preventable conditions.
Infant mortality rates are reported as three times higher in these communities, with high rates of
miscarriages and still births. High rates of maternal deaths during pregnancy or shortly
after childbirth.
Three times more likely to be anxious, and just over twice as likely to be depressed as the general population.
Substance misuse becoming more prevalent
The projects key findings
My challenge to you
