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Harlow Council withdraw injunction against Traveller camps
Following submissions from FFT and Community Law Partnership, Harlow District Council discontinued their application for an injunction on 10th July. Find out more.
Win £50 voucher in YTT and FFT's TikTok competition
Young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities aged 13-21 can win a £50 voucher in this new FFT and Youth Travellers' Times (YTT) TikTok competition. Find out how to enter.
FFT call for BAFTAs to remove nomination for Hardcash Productions
In a letter to BAFTA we raise concerns that the production company responsible for 'Dispatches: The Truth About Traveller Crime' is nominated for an award. Read more.
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FFT submission to Joint Committee on Human Rights - Government response to COVID-19
Our submission highlights how the Government response to Covid-19 failed to ensure the protection of the human rights of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers. Read the submission.
'Standing on the shoulders of giants' series released and available to watch online
This series made with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund tells stories from people who have challenged injustice faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Watch here.
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The APPG have been working behind the scenes to push the Government to address the needs of Gypsies and Travellers during the Covid-19 crisis.
Letters
Janet Whittaker wrote to the Social Mobility Commission on the absence of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in their June 2020 Research Report. Read the letter.
The APPG wrote to the Minister of Equalities and the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities to raise the profile of inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
Parliamentary Questions
The APPG followed up with the Government on their commitment to develop a strategy to tackle inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. View the question and letter.
Friends Families and Travellers act as Secretariat to the APPG for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma.
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Update from the HWAlliance
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Webinar: Supporting communities at the sharp edge of inequality during Covid-19
Catch up with our webinar on supporting Inclusion Health groups during the coronavirus recovery period, with Doctors of the World, Roma Support Group and more. Watch online.
'No longer able to care': Supporting carers to plan for a future when they are less able to care
A new Carer's Trust report recommends how to support aging carers, addressing additional barriers faced by people from Gypsy and Traveller communities. Read the report.
National Institute for Health Research Advisory Group looking for members
The new Centre for Engagement and Dissemination Advisory Group is hoping to recruit members from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. We can help with the application!
Application pack.
Apply here.
We are working closely with policy makers at the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Public Health England. If you would like to raise specific challenges being faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities at this time, please get in touch.
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Advice Line - If you have an issue or problem which you would like support with, call our helpline on 01273 234777.
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We provide Secretariat to the APPG for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma which is a group of MPs and peers who work to address the inequalities faced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.
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VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance - Want to share your experiences and ideas with NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England?
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Our critically acclaimed play Crystal's Vardo uses dance, drama, humour and music to share the rich history of Gypsy and Traveller communities.
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Online Gypsy and Traveller Cultural Awareness Training - Improve your engagement with Gypsy and Traveller communities by taking our award winning e-learning.
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Use our Inclusion Health Audit Tool to help your organisation to embed action on tackling health inequalities into your everyday activities.
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Services Directory - Find services which support Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in your area.
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Update from our casework:
“Over lockdown it's been important to find new ways of connecting with each other and social media has been key to engage with our networks. Making online videos has been a brilliant way to share skills. We've been posting craft packs throughout lockdown so everyone can continue developing their art. We're really pleased with the positive responses from people who have enjoyed trying something new or appreciated the distraction from situations beyond our control.”
Martha Ostick, Engagement Worker and Project Officer
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Learning craft and skills from home: During lockdown, Martha, our Community Engagement and Project Officer has been encouraging people to keep busy and learn new crafts by sharing video tutorials. Martha has been uploading to Youtube and Facebook to encourage people to learn new skills such as mark-making, weaving and embroidery. Watch Martha's tutorials.
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