The United Nations in 1995, stated that absolute poverty:
“…depends not only on income but also on access to services.”
The World Health Organisation (2010) highlights the particular barriers arising from migration, emphasising…
“Migration is one of the main social determinants of health in the 21st Century. The health of migrants is a central element for social cohesion.
Barriers include stigma, discrimination, social exclusion, language and cultural differences, separation from family and socio-cultural norms, and financial and administrative hurdles.”
This training module aims to support healthcare providers to equip themselves with the information and tools to approach working with diverse groups in a range of ways that build trust, reduce barriers and ensure more accessible healthcare.
The aim is to provide the rationale and tools for practical improvements to service accessibility in both daily working practices and planning.
Select one of the units below:
module5 learning objectives:
To discuss what ‘access to services’ means in practice
To develop practical methods of reducing barriers to accessing services
To clarify the myths surrounding provision and barriers
To broaden awareness of the barriers to access, where they stem from and their impact
To ensure that service providers achieve raised awareness and practical resources to assist them in their work
TS4SE can help you to reach your communities
