Wicklow Traveller Primary Health Care Project

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

"I trusted that CervicalCheck would do what needed to be done if they found anything abnormal in my results. At the end of the day, it was a good thing that CervicalCheck found it and did what had to be done."

Alejandra's cervical screening test found HPV and abnormal cells in her cervix. She had timely treatment to prevent cervical cancer developing. Book your screening test today.

https://bit.ly/42GP28V

13/11/2025

On Thursday 20th November at 10.30am, Bryan Nolan will present an information session on dementia, offering practical guidance for family carers. Questions and conversation are welcome throughout the session. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1963347619582?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/11/2025

A TY student from St. Mary’s College, Arklow, is carrying out a short study as part of her coursework for people living with arthritis - share your input here 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/PFiBwCk2UU

The purpose of this study is to evaluate two assistive product designs aimed at making daily household tasks easier and more accessible.

1. Adaptive bed sheet system: magnetised attachments make changing sheets simpler and require minimal effort.
2. Innovative clothes peg: uses magnetic clips instead of squeezing, ideal for reduced hand strength or dexterity.

Survey takes about 2 minutes and no personal data is collected.

13/11/2025

Please let us know if you are interested in participating in this event

Artist Laura Freinate is back with her online drawing classes starting Monday 17th November at 7pm. Register for your free spot at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1794538716609?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/11/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlL30TpeXfs

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/11/2025

Changes to Learner Permit renewals - Here’s what you need to know:

🟢Obtaining a 3rd Permit:
• Must have sat a driving test in the past 2 years

🟡Obtaining a 4th Permit:
• Must have sat a driving test in the past 2 years
• Valid for 1 year only

🔴Obtaining a Permit (After 7+ years holding a Learner Permit):
• Retake the Driver Theory Test
• Apply for a new Learner Permit
• Complete EDT (12 lessons) or IBT (16–18 hrs for motorbikes) before your next *driving test

*Can’t sit driving test until you have held the learner permit for 6 months.

🔗https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html -are-upcoming-changes-to-learner-permit-renewals

11/11/2025

So proud of Wicklow Travellers Group, what a great achievement. This prestigious award honours the selfless efforts of individuals and groups who make their neighbourhoods better places to live, work, and connect. This award celebrates the heart of what Wicklow Travellers Group stands for: inclusion, empowerment, and community spirit. One of our proudest achievements this year was running an inclusive swimming project for the Traveller community helping to break down barriers, build confidence, and creating joyful, healthy spaces for all ages to thrive.

06/11/2025

Movember is a global campaign every November that encourages men to grow moustaches to raise awareness about men’s health issues, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.

Traveller men are dying younger – 15 years less than settled men.
Fear and bad experiences with doctors stop many of us from getting help. But staying away can cost your life.
Please don’t let fear or shame stop you.
You have a right to good care. Bring someone with you if it helps. Ask questions. Doctors are there to help, not judge.
✅ Know the Causes & Contributors:

Smoking and drinking too much
Poor diet and stress
Not going for check-ups

✅ Know the Signs:

Lump in chest or testicles
Pain that won’t go away
Feeling very tired all the time

✅ Speak to Health Care Workers:
Early intervention saves lives. Movember is the time to act.
Help in Ireland:
📞 Call your GP
📞 HSE Helpline: 1800 700 700
🌐 www.hse.ie
Your family needs you. Your health matters. Share this message with your brothers, cousins, and friends.