Policy & Publications
This section will help you to search for policy, publications and information on issues affecting Gypsies and Travellers. Use the filter on the left hand side to refine your search.
Digital Exclusion in Gypsy and Traveller communities in the United Kingdom
An overview of the digital exclusion experienced by Gypsy and Traveller communities based upon 50 interviews carried out by Friends, Families and Travellers in Summer 2018 as part of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance.
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Dementia and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities: Report of a Health and Wellbeing Alliance project
This Health and Wellbeing Alliance project explored the experience of dementia within BAME communities through community and professional events. This report identifies the key themes observed through the project and produces a number of recommendations which can be applied to improve services for members of BAME communities experiencing dementia.
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Pressing for progress: women’s rights and gender equality in 2018
This report looks at the state of women’s rights in Great Britain in 2018 and makes recommendations to the UK and Welsh governments in a range of areas.
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‘We look after our own’: Dementia in Gypsy and Traveller communities
A briefing by Friends Families and Travellers’ Samson Rattigan and Sarah Sweeney about awareness of the symptoms of dementia in Gypsy and Traveller communities, awareness of ways to reduce the risk of dementia, preferences around care and support for dementia.
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Civil society monitoring report on implementation of the national Roma integration strategies in the United Kingdom: Focusing on structural and horizontal preconditions for successful implementation of the strategy
Prepared by National Federation of Gypsy, Liaison Groups, FFT and other NGOs, this report makes recommendations to the UK Government to establish a National Roma Integration Strategy considering the importance context of governance and policy framework, anti-discrimination legislation and tackling anti-gypsyism.
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Roma Communities in London: Feasibility Study
This Feasibility Study was carried out by Roma London to enable them to have an understanding of the needs of Roma communities in the city. You can find details of the research, findings and recommendations in this document.
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Research on learning disabilities in Gypsy and Traveller communities
The findings from a piece of research by Friends, Families and Travellers and Amaze on awareness of learning disabilities in Gypsy and Traveller communities and preferred methods of communication for awareness raising campaigns.
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Fairer for all? The negative and disproportionate impact of Universal Credit on Gypsy and Traveller communities
A briefing paper published in May 2018 by Friends, Families and Travellers on the impact of Universal Credit on Gypsy and Traveller communities.
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Experience of multiple disadvantage among Roma, Gypsy and Traveller children in England and Wales
Using data from the 2011 Census of England and Wales, the authors of this report make the case for utilising data which is currently available to design better policies to address Roma, Gypsy and Traveller integration and child poverty,
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House of Commons Briefing Paper on Gypsies and Travellers 2018
A link to a House of Commons briefing paper providing an overview of key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England.
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Joint Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
A joint submission by Friends, Families and Travellers and the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups in anticipation of a country visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
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Joint report to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom 2017
This is a joint report produced by FFT and a number of other organisations addressing the response of the UK Govenment to the findings and recommendations of the 2012 United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the UK.
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Social Work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children
A Good Practice Guide for Social Workers to understand Gypsy, Roma and Traveller cultures and traditions to develop culturally competent practice when working with GRT families.
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Friends, Families and Travellers Annual Report 2016 – 2017
This report gives an overview of some of the achievements that FFT have had over the 2016-2017 period in supporting Gypsies, Roma and Travellers by providing practical advice and legal support and ensuring the protection of their right to pursue a nomadic way of life.
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The Health of Gypsies and Travellers in the UK
A Race Equality Foundation Briefing Paper observing that Gypsy and Traveller communities experience poorer health than the general population. It explores barriers to accessing services, the omission of Gypsy and Traveller communities in health policy documents and examples of good practice which can be utilised across the country.
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