Policy & Publications
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How councils are abusing their powers to target vulnerable minorities
Emma Nuttall, Advice & Policy Manager at FFT blogs for Liberty on local authorities utilising PSPOs and the concerning potential for misuse and discrimination.
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Gypsies and Travellers’ experience of using urgent care services within NHS Brighton and Hove boundaries
Research investigating the use of Accident & Emergency and other urgent care services among Gypsy and Traveller comunities.
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Voices Unheard: A study of Irish Travellers in prison
A report from the Irish Chaplaincy in Britain gathering the experiences of marginalisation among Irish Travellers in prison.
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Is Britain Fairer? The state of equality and human rights 2018
A report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission reviewing the progress since the 2015 ‘Is Britain Fairer?’ report. More improvements are required in policy to address inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the UK.
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Is Britain Fairer? The state of equality and human rights 2015
A report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission highlighting the disadvantages experienced in multiple areas of life by members of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the UK.
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A gathering storm? Assessing risks of identity-based violence in Britain
A Protection Approaches report anaysing social attitudes in the context of identity, community, belonging and the vulnerability of identity-based violence.
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Letter to Prime Minister regarding Timpson Review of social exclusion
A group letter signed by CORE (Race Equality Foundation), Friends, Families and Travellers and other race equality organisations expressing concern regarding the lack of consideration of racial inequalities in the findings of the Timpson Review of School Exclusion (2019).
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Closing the employment gap for young people: A toolkit for those supporting 16 – 25 year olds experiencing common mental health problems to gain and stay in work
This toolkit is designed to support staff working with young people to understand and provide inclusive support to young Gypsies and Travellers and other groups disproportionately affected by mental health and/or struggles accessing work.
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Overlap between mental health problems and employment issues for young people aged 16-24: A scoping review
Friends, Families and Travellers have contributed to this scoping review which provides an overview to the relationship between young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing and their ability to obtain and maintain work.
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Friends Families and Travellers and GATE Herts written information for the examination of the UK State party’s report to the 66th Cycle of the United Nations Committee Against Torture
This submission to the United Nations Convention Against Torture highlights the UK government’s failure to take sufficient preventative measures to protect Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities from hate crime.
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No room at the inn: How easy is it for nomadic Gypsies and Travellers to access primary care?
A report outlining findings of a mystery shopping exercise carried out by Friends, Families and Travellers to ascertain if GP practices were complying with their duty to register people with no fixed address or identification.
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Better Housing Briefing 10: Gypsies, Travellers and accommodation
A Briefing Paper prepared by the Race Equality Foundation examining the accommodation needs and experiences of Gypsies and Travellers.
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Centuries of Marginalisation; Visions of Hope: ‘Mission and Ministry among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities’
A report from the Church of England identifying the relationship with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities with proposals for strengthening communities and addressing the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller experience of prejudice and discrimination in society.
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‘How can we provide quality and personalised end of life care to Gypsy and Traveller communities?’ – Friends, Families and Travellers presentation.
Sarah Sweeney, Health Policy and Communications Officer, and Avril Fuller, Youth Outreach Worker, discuss the providing culturally sensitive healthcare and end of life care to Gypsy and Traveller communities with St Ann’s Hospice Training & Development.
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Healthcare on the water: An interview
Lady-Jacqueline Aster is part of the boating community in the west of England. In this article, based on an interview recorded on her boat, she describes how she has worked hard to get good palliative care while maintaining her way of life.
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