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Police repeat calls for more sites, rejecting Home Office proposals to criminalise trespass
Last month we released findings from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to police bodies in England. 93% called for more sites as a solution to unauthorised encampments. Find out more.
Are Gypsies, Roma and Travellers included in the BBC Creative Diversity Commitment?
With advocacy organisations and Gypsies, Roma and Travellers working in the arts, we asked the BBC to share plans for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller inclusion in future programming. Read more.
COVID-19: PHE and MHCLG guidance for people living a nomadic way of life
Public Health England and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have released guidance for people in England living on Traveller sites, in vehicles and on canal boats.
View the guidance.
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Police renew calls for more Gypsy and Traveller sites in opposition to the criminalisation of UEs
Research we released this month found only a small percentage of police bodies are in favour of the Home Office proposals to criminalise trespass. Read the report.
Fundamental Rights Agencies release 'Roma and Travellers in six countries' report
This report presents findings the FRA's 2019 survey with over 4,000 Roma and Travellers across Belgium, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. Find out more.
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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
The Minister for Equalities responded to the APPG regarding their concerns about health inequalities and the impact of COVID-19 on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. View the letter.
Parliamentary Questions
Members of the APPG raised concerns in Parliament about the impact of the Immigration Bill on people from Roma communities. Questions from Lord Alton, Baroness Whitaker and Baroness Lister.
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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Social care sector Covid-19 support taskforce: report on first phase of Covid-19 pandemic
FFT contributed to this Carers Advisory Group report reflecting on progress and learning during the Covid-19 pandemic to date. Read the report.
New VCSE funding available for organisations working to give children the best start in life
Apply to 'Starting Well' fund for projects focused on improving health outcomes for babies and young children. Deadline 30th October. Apply here.
Carers UK launch survey to capture experiences of unpaid carers during Covid-19
A new survey is aimed to understand how the ongoing pandemic is having an impact on people providing unpaid care. Complete the survey.
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:
"Before the country went into lockdown in March, one of our clients had been in hospital. Lockdown came in, and following an improper housing needs assessment, the duty of care ended for this person. They were in shared accommodation which wasn't suitable due to health conditions which made the individual vulnerable to Covid-19. We tried to get the needs assessment reassessed, and the council wouldn't review. When we received legal support the council finally put the individual into appropriate, secure housing. They are so relieved to have safe accommodation."
Martha Ostick, Engagement Worker and Project Officer
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Outreach in East Sussex: We have been finding new ways to support people with their mental health in the past month. We recently sent individuals in Sussex 'Wellbeing Packs' (left) and 'Managing Stress and Anxiety Packs' (right). We hope they're helping people to get through these uncertain times.
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