Health and Social Care
We believe that everyone should receive the support, care and treatment they need, with the compassion, respect and dignity they deserve.
Members of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities expect to live between 10 and 25 years shorter than the wider population and to spend less years of their lives in good health. Chronic exclusion across the wider social determinants of health put Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities at greater risk of poor health, but the way that the health and social care system has been designed can often make it harder for members of these communities to access the support, care and treatment they need.
I manage Sussex projects, working with Brighton and Hove CCG to identify health needs and gaps in healthcare provision, provide community members with expert casework services and help young people to overcome barriers in health and education.
I support people to engage in healthy activities, equip people with information they need to make healthy choices and work with people to overcome issues affecting their health and wellbeing. My role varies, one day you can be supporting a client to access healthcare and the next you are in a community Zumba group!
I manage projects across Sussex, support the outreach team in their roles and deliver the RSPH Level 1 and 2 qualifications and training. Communities and individuals are at the centre of everything we do. Working with Gypsies and Travellers at grassroots level is vital in order to get their voices heard – ultimately, this informs policy changes and leads to better health, life outcomes and experiences.
As a National Caseworker, I support clients across the country on a whole host of issues, making sure people don’t feel alone whilst doing my best to provide guidance and support where I can. It’s important to me that clients and service users feel that FFT are standing with them through thick and thin.
I work in Hate Crime and Community Engagement and support people to report hate crime. I help people understand that they don't have to face racism and discrimination alone and that they are important and valued members of our society.
