Contents

• Introduction to the Roma health guide
• Barriers to healthcare for the Roma community
  - System barriers
  - Language barriers and communication 
  - Cultural barriers
• Common health problems and vulnerable groups: 

           - Long term/chronic illness or disability
           - Lifestyle related illnesses and hypertension
           - Cancer
           - Mental health
           - Immunisation
           - Maternity services
           - Children and young people
           - Rough sleepers and homeless community members

• Case studies
• Resources

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Barriers to healthcare for the Roma community

You should be aware of common barriers to care experienced by Roma people and cultural issues relating to health, which can help you to communicate more effectively. 

• ​System barriers
• Language barriers and communication
• Cultural barriers

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The Roma Support Group is a registered Charity (No. 1103782)​  
​and a Company Limited by Guarantee 
​registered in England and Wales, (No. 0464598).
​Registered office address: 17 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PJ