Making health equity a reality through research, education, policy and practice
Reference Information for Health Professionals
Refugee Resettlement/Relocation
Migrant Health
Migrant Health Care Module Handbook (coming soon)
SPIRASI Referral form – SAMPLE
http://spirasi.ie/healthcare-professionals/1064-2/
Syrian Programme Refugee Immunisation Advice February 2016
Information in Arabic
Emergency Multilingual Aid in Arabic
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/find_a_service/langu
Interpretation Guides
Guideline for Communication in Cross Cultural General Practice Consultations
http://www.icgp.ie/go/library/catalogue/item/80AB1584-8138-4423-8B41A4EE460854FA/?print
Interpreting in Situations of Sexual Violence and other Trauma
http://www.drcc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/RCC_Interpreting.pdf
On Speaking Terms: Good practice guidelines for HSE staff in the provision of Interpreting Services
http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/SocialInclusion/emaspeaking.pdf
Intercultural Information
HSE Intercultural Guide –Essential Practice Points Islam (Muslims)
G6PD – Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Intercultural Information
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Report on Health Screening, Infectious Disease Assessment for Migrants – led by the HPSC -
http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/SpecificPopulations/Migrants/
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Facts & figures about Refugees UNHCR
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The Irish Resettlement Process
OPMI Department of Justice & Equality website http://www.integration.ie/
RAPID RISK ASSESSMENT
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in migrants, multi-country cluster
Second update, 24 March 2017
New Guidelines -Infectious Disease Assessment for Migrants
This new guide on assessment of common infectious diseases is for healthcare professional involved in consultation with migrants. Migrant health can be complex including infectious and chronic diseases, mental health and socioeconomic considerations. Nevertheless this guide focuses primarily on infectious disease assessment. Download
App developed to assist community interpreters working in palliative care contexts
Understand Me App
App for healthcare professionals working with diverse ethnic, religious and cultural groups with limited English
Have you used these apps?
The developers are seeking feedback from any users or healthcare staff who have encountered the apps in a real-life setting. This user experience is essential to ensure any required refinements are noted and to assist in promoting the third app in the series, Hear Me, which is due for publication early this year.
To discuss your user feedback, please contact:
Caoimhe Fox
Email: caoimherosiefox@gmail.com
Tel: 085 7373763