Improving Self Management of Health and Wellbeing in Rural Areas

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Project Summary

The SelfCare project aims to improve access to culturally sensitive and appropriate health and well-being self-management services in rural areas in the NPA region. Culturally sensitive and appropriate services refers to services that are designed and implemented with a deep respect for different cultures and their values, beliefs, and customs. These services aim to ensure that individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect, while also addressing their unique needs and preferences. The project aims to result in three validated service models with self-care opportunities for improved access to health services.

SelfCare

in numbers

Project duration

09/2024 – 08/2027

Total Budget

€ 1.018.275,83

NPA Funding

€ 661.879,28

Three target groups

The project will focus on the following 3 target groups:

  1. Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in Ireland since the beginning of the conflict
  2. SAMI population in remote and rural settings
  3. Ageing population living independently in remote, rural and isolated Icelandic areas and need to travel to access healthcare services

The common thread is one of marginalisation, disconnection, disempowerment and low levels of trust and understanding.