Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) release findings from the largest ever UK study on the health experiences of Liveaboard Boaters. The landmark research reveals that 37% of Boaters have been wrongfully refused registration at GP […]
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On 10 February 2021, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) made its submission to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ call for evidence on the Police Powers and Protections Bill, which includes the criminalisation of trespass. The submission,
Today, a partnership of voluntary sector organisations launched a new tool to support Primary Care Networks to assess and improve their work with Inclusion Health groups. These are the groups identified as experiencing the worst health
On 30 November 2020, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) made its submission to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’ call for evidence on ethnic disparities and inequality in the UK. The submission, which can be
Today, Tuesday 17th November, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) are pleased to share a new publication ‘How to tackle health inequalities in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities: A guide for health and care services’. Gypsy, Roma
Today, the House of Lords Public Services Committee released its first report, ‘A critical juncture for public services: lessons from COVID-19’. The report follows an inquiry into the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the future
Usually around the end of February, things on the canal start to come back to life after winter. Repairs to the infrastructure get completed, the waterways open again and boaters come out of hibernation, and start
Sam Worrall: ‘Covid on the Cut: Experiences of a liveaboard boater during lockdown’ Read More »
Today, we are pleased to share, ‘Reducing Health Inequalities for People Living with Frailty: A resource for commissioners, service providers and health, care and support staff’. We know that populations experiencing inequalities are more likely to
Background On 17th September 2020 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and Public Health England (PHE) released new guidance to people in England living on Traveller sites, in vehicles and on canal boats.
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