Hate Crime directed at Gypsies, Roma and Travellers – A checklist for advice and charging lawyers

A document produced by the CPS for advice and charging lawyers on dealing with hate crime against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.

Joint report to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom 2017

This is a joint report produced by FFT and a number of other organisations addressing the response of the UK Govenment to the findings and recommendations of the 2012 United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the UK.

Civil Society Monitoring on the Implementation of the National Roma Integration Strategy in The United Kingdom in 2012 and 2013

The Coalition government implemented multiple policies which ran counter to the aims and objectives of the EU Framework for National Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Integration Strategies. This report looks at the factors which have continued to contribute to social exclusion and the marginalisation of Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the U.K.

Roads to Success – Economic and Social Inclusion for Gypsies and Travellers

Addressing the lack of knowledge on the socio-economic experience of Gypsy and Traveller Communities, this report looks at issues such as education, accommodation, and engagement with dominant society.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller: the UK’s Forgotten Higher Education Minority

This report by the Centre for Higher Education and Equity Research (CHEER) highlights the under-representation of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in higher education.

Lack of increase in Affordable Pitches for Gypsies and Travellers in England

This report outlines the failure of government in addressing the national pitch shortage and illustrates how the DCLG and HCA figures for the net increase of pitches are misleading.

Friends, Families and Travellers Annual Report 2016 – 2017

This report gives an overview of some of the achievements that FFT have had over the 2016-2017 period in supporting Gypsies, Roma and Travellers by providing practical advice and legal support and ensuring the protection of their right to pursue a nomadic way of life.

The Health of Gypsies and Travellers in the UK

A Race Equality Foundation Briefing Paper observing that Gypsy and Traveller communities experience poorer health than the general population. It explores barriers to accessing services, the omission of Gypsy and Traveller communities in health policy documents and examples of good practice which can be utilised across the country.

Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds – Making a Difference – an exploratory study on the health needs of Gypsies and Travellers

A report prepared by Marianne Tavares and The Travellers Health Partnership exploring the factors influencing the health of Gypsies and Travellers living in Leeds, identifying health needs, gaps in service provision and proposing practical change to facilitate health improvement.

The National Gypsy and Traveller Health Inclusion Project 2012-15

A report prepared by Friends, Families and Travellers and Leeds GATE highlighting health inequalities experienced by the Gypsy and Traveller communities with practical proposals in positive and sustainable change to policy and practice.

Health and Social Care Briefing: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Equality and Inclusion

A presentation given at a briefing in parliament on 4th October 2017, highlighting improvements that can be made to health and social care systems to address the inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and to achieve and maintain wellbeing.

A guide for advocates supporting Gypsy and Traveller families experiencing intervention from Children’s Services

This guide contains an analysis of difficulties experienced by Gypsy and Traveller families when engaging with Children’s Services, as identified by outreach staff and caseworkers at FFT. Each barrier identified is followed by advice on positive practice for dealing with this.

United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights in the United Kingdom, August 2017

Recommendations given by the UN to the UK on how to improve human rights. Points 134.89 – 134.92 refer to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter November 2007

Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter June 2007