According to FEANTSA, there is an important role for such a network and enormous potential for mutual learning and cooperation in this area. FEANTSA believes that there would be interest and value for health professionals working with people who are homeless to share and exchange with their European counterparts.
The network will be open to all health professionals from across Europe, who work with homeless people in a health capacity, or to people who have a particular interest in this area. The working language will be English. All disciplines are welcome. Initially, the network will be an electronic one, with a newsletter and online forum to develop contact. There will be a launch at a conference later in the year.
The first issue of the newsletter is expected in March 2007.
In order to be involved, express interest, or receive the newsletter, contact Dearbhal Murphy at Dearbhal.murphy@feantsa.org
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