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Friends, Families and Travellers Awards 2020
Nominate a person or project that inspires you from the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities for an FFT Award in March.
See the six categories and nominate.
Government consultation on evicting Gypsy and Traveller camps rolls on
Travellers Times report on our campaign asking people to stand against the government consultation on trespass. Read the report.
London Gypsies and Travellers take on High Court Injunctions (again)
We joined LGT in court to hear the appeal on injunctions preventing Gypsies and Travellers from stopping on open land. Find out more.
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Negotiated stopping approach in London
London Gypsies and Travellers make the case for negotiated stopping in the face of recurring High Court Injunctions across London. Read the report.
Human Rights Day 2019
With BIHR and over 100 organisations, we joined an open call for political leaders to stand firm on our the Human Rights Act. Read the letter.
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Update from the HWAlliance
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Workshops on Inclusion Health Audit Tool for Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
The NHS have asked us to build a tool to help PCNs tackle inequalities, we need your help. Join the workshops on 13th Jan, 21st Jan or 30th Jan.
Carer Survey - supporting ageing carers as they become less able or unable to care
Carers Trust want to find out how older carers from groups experiencing barriers to healthcare are supported by services. Complete the survey.
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Activities due to start in 2020
We are pleased to confirm that now parliament is sitting, the APPG is due to be reconstituted. The APPG are looking forward to resuming their activities in the new year.
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In memory of Andy Shallice
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We are deeply saddened to share the news that Andy Shallice, a friend and colleague from Roma Support Group sadly passed away over the weekend. Andy was a good man who fought hard for the rights of Roma in the UK and was admired and respected by everyone at FFT. Our thoughts and love to go to all of his family and friends. Rest in peace, Andy.
Tribute from Roma Support Group.
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Update from our casework:
"We made two referrals this month to the Dog's Trust HOPE project for Travellers who had dogs in need of urgent veterinary care. Both clients were extremely grateful to have been referred to this service and to know that their dogs were able to receive treatment.
We are equally pleased to hear that the dogs are feeling much better."
- Rosie, National Caseworker
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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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Clockwise from top: Our team (mulled wine in hand) at the FFT office Christmas light turn on; A picture from one of eight focus groups we co-ordinated for NHS England this month on reducing health inequalities for people experiencing frailty; A picture from one of our traditional craft and skill workshops, this one from our wreath making workshop in early December; The Week magazine chose us as 'charity of the week' at the beginning of the month.
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With our stocking hanging up and a carrot out for the reindeer, all that's left to say is Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the whole team at Friends, Families and Travellers!
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