Charlotte McKenzie

Gypsy/Traveller Community Health Worker

Joined  MECOPP in 2021 and became the community health worker for Edinburgh and the Lothians responsible for supporting Gypsy/Traveller families. I had previously volunteered with MECOPP since 2020 while working at cyrenians in Edinburgh focusing on youth development for young Gypsy travellers. 

My role is to raise awareness of health and wellbeing Working directly with community members to identify health issues and concerns, support community members to share their views and opinions as well as Acting as a contact point / Linking individuals into health services.