Roma Health Advocacy Project
The three-year project (2026-2029), funded by the The National Lottery Community Fund, applies a community development approach and strengths-based frontline delivery model by combining multilingual, culturally sensitive one-to-one
and peer-support health advocacy with community health education and empowerment, and influences healthcare professionals and the health system so it can better meet the needs of Roma communities. Our support is delivered in English, Polish, Romanian, Russian and various dialects of Romanes.
The Project develops our previous work by expanding its remit from mental health to overall or general health (see previous projects) as well as widening its geographical reach from East London (L.B. Newham, L.B. Tower Hamlets) to West (L.B. Hammersmith & Fulham) and North London (L.B. Brent).
The project’s outcomes are:
If you would like to refer a patient, are interested in a training session or would like to discuss this project further, please email Simina Neagu, Health Projects Coordinator at [email protected].
and peer-support health advocacy with community health education and empowerment, and influences healthcare professionals and the health system so it can better meet the needs of Roma communities. Our support is delivered in English, Polish, Romanian, Russian and various dialects of Romanes.
The Project develops our previous work by expanding its remit from mental health to overall or general health (see previous projects) as well as widening its geographical reach from East London (L.B. Newham, L.B. Tower Hamlets) to West (L.B. Hammersmith & Fulham) and North London (L.B. Brent).
The project’s outcomes are:
- Beneficiaries’ health literacy and confidence to engage with health services is enhanced.
- Beneficiaries are empowered to voice their opinions and engage in shaping health services and systems.
- Health professionals and decision-makers have increased cultural competence and understanding of Roma health needs and barriers.
- Changes are made in health services and the system to respond to Roma health needs at local/regional levels.
If you would like to refer a patient, are interested in a training session or would like to discuss this project further, please email Simina Neagu, Health Projects Coordinator at [email protected].
Roma Health Advocacy Project in Southwark
The Roma Health Advocacy project in Southwark (2026-2028) is commissioned by Southwark Council, Public Health, in order to increase Roma residents’ access to health services and their health literacy to navigate the healthcare system and manage their health.
Our delivery model combines multilingual, culturally sensitive individual advocacy in English, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Romanes with health education, group advocacy and community empowerment.
If you would like to refer a patient, please email Simina Neagu, Health Projects Coordinator at [email protected].
Our delivery model combines multilingual, culturally sensitive individual advocacy in English, Polish, Romanian, Russian and Romanes with health education, group advocacy and community empowerment.
If you would like to refer a patient, please email Simina Neagu, Health Projects Coordinator at [email protected].
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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 |
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