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Ofcom launch investigation into 'Dispatches: The Truth About Traveller Crime'
After receiving your complaints, Ofcom has opened an investigation into the C4 production for potential breach of content standards. Read more.
Watch Crystal's Vardo online for free, any day in June for GRTHM
Since Crystal's Vardo can't go on tour this June, we have made the performance available to watch at home, on Youtube. Find out more.
UN to examine UK Government on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller rights
A UN Committee have asked the UK Government report on discrimination faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Read more.
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Friends, Families and Travellers submission to Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry on impact of coronavirus
FFT have asked the WEC to scrutinise the Government for their lack of guidance and consideration to Gypsy and Traveller communities during Covid-19. Read the submission.
COVID-19 Suggestions for mitigating the impact on health inequalities at a local level
FFT contributed to this Public Health England and Local Government Association guidance on support for Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Boater communities during Covid-19. Read the guidance.
Crystal's Vardo: Teaching materials and information
Our new information pack has lots of resources for teachers and home educators to explore Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history in creative and entertaining ways. View the pack.
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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.
Parliamentary Questions
Lord Bourne asked the Government to establish a task force on challenges experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities during Covid-19.
Letters
Members wrote to Government highlighting concerns about the invisibility of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in the Public Health England review into Covid-19 outcomes. Read the letter.
Kate Green MP and Baroness Whitaker wrote to Ofcom to raise concerns about the Channel 4 programme 'Dispatches: The truth about Traveller crime' Read the letter here.
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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Supporting communities at the sharp edge of inequality during Covid-19: Webinar
Learn about how to support Inclusion Health groups during the coronavirus recovery period during our webinar on 6th July. Book your place.
Engaging with Gypsy and Traveller people and communities: Webinar
Join our webinar with NHS England on improving engagement with Gypsy and Traveller communities on 15th July from 1 - 2pm. Register here.
'Covid-19: Psychological First Aid' course on Futurelearn
A new Public Health England course is now available for free on Futurelearn. It is a great resource for frontline workers, essential workers and volunteers. Find out more.
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:
“Last month I supported a couple who had been living on a park site for two years. They were away as the country went into lockdown and returned to find the site closed. They were instructed to use another site, but worried about risk of infection. The Traveller Liaison Officer and housing team in Buckinghamshire negotiated with the park owner to open the doors to give the couple safe accommodation.”
Victoria, Policy and Project Worker and Casework cover.
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Rest in peace, Raymond Gurême: We are sad to share that on May 24th Raymond, a Holocaust survivor from the French Manouche community, passed away at the age of 94. Raymond spent his life fighting for justice and encouraging others to do the same. Read about Raymond's life here.
In Raymond's words "Résistez! Résistez!" (Resist! Resist!)
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