Policy & Publications
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Towards Zero: Gypsy and Traveller insights on sexual health and HIV prevention in West Sussex
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This report explores how to increase HIV awareness and prevention amongst Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller communities in West Sussex.

FFT x Amnesty Joint Briefing: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and the right to social security
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This briefing examines multifaceted barriers and disparities faced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in accessing social security/welfare benefits, with a focus on inequalities which further impede the rights to social security, health, work, education, and an adequate standard of living.

How to register to vote in England
Publication type: Guide | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide
A simple guide for Gypsies and Travellers on how to register to vote in England.

Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate and other ways to vote
Publication type: Guide | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide
A handy guide to voting in person at a polling station, including how to get a free Voter Authority Certifcate.

Written evidence submitted to the Public Bill Committee on the Crime and Policing Bill
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 should be repealed through an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. This is Friends, Families and Travellers written evidence submitted to the Public Bill Committee on the Crime and Policing Bill.

NHS Data Dictionary Update for Gypsies, Roma and Travellers to 2021 census
Publication type: Guide | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide
A briefing note covering the NHS Data Dictionary categorisation, the need to bring it in line with the 2021 Census, and the further need for data disaggregation.

Briefing note: The Renters’ Rights Bill (2024-25) and the need for protections against disrepair on Gypsy and Traveller sites
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This briefing note highlights the need for protections against disrepair on Gypsy and Traveller sites, introducing an extensive range of further measures designed to enhance the rights of tenants.

Whether formula feeding is the right option for you and your baby
Publication type: Guide | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide
A poster signposting to an informational support video for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller parents on whether formula feeding is the right option for you and your baby, co-created with community members and partners.

Help managing your money with a baby
Publication type: Guide | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide
A poster signposting to an informational support video for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller parents on help with managing finances postpartum, co-created with community members and partners.

Different ways to feed your baby
Publication type: Guide | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide
A poster signposting to an informational support video for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller parents on the different ways to feed your baby co-created with community members and partners.