Policy & Publications
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‘They know the issues, they don’t care’: Living conditions on local authority Gypsy and Traveller sites
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This research exposes substandard living conditions endured by residents on Gypsy and Traveller sites, alongside a troubling lack of action from landlords to resolve serious health and safety concerns. These failures underscore an urgent need for robust protections that enable residents to hold landlords accountable and enjoy the right to safe, dignified, and habitable accommodation.
Report: Insurance companies failing to provide cover for Gypsy and Traveller site residents
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
Friends, Families and Travellers carried out new research between April and October 2025, combining a mystery shopping exercise with surveys and semi‑structured interviews to build a clearer picture of people’s experiences and the systemic barriers in accessing home and contents insurance.
Submission to House of Lords inquiry into childhood immunisation rates
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This report highlights that there is no national data on vaccination uptake among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, although evidence suggests rates are lower than in the general population.
FFT demonstrate the need for more inclusive, flexible and culturally responsive approaches to immunisation delivery.
Sexual health resource for women
Publication type: Guide|Resource Library | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide|Resource Library
Funded by West Sussex County Council, this sexual health resources was co-developed with community members and aims to increase knowledge of, and motivation to access condoms, STI and HIV testing, and contraception for women.
Sexual health resource for men
Publication type: Guide|Resource Library | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide|Resource Library
Funded by West Sussex County Council, this guide was co-developed with community members to increase knowledge of, and motivation to access condoms, STI and HIV testing, and contraception.
Improving Hepatitis Awareness and Access for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This report presents findings and recommendations on healthcare access, blood-borne hepatitis awareness, stigma, and barriers to engaging with health services among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
HPV vaccine guide: Print version
Publication type: Guide|Resource Library | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide|Resource Library
HPV vaccine guide for Gypsies and Travellers explaining what it is and why it’s important. Print version with QR codes.
HPV vaccine guide
Publication type: Guide|Resource Library | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide|Resource Library
A leaflet co-produced with Gypsies and Travellers on what the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination is, how to access it and why it’s important.
HPV Vaccination in Gypsy and Traveller Communities: Guidance for Professionals
Publication type: Guide|Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Guide|Report
A briefing drawing on community-led insights into the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination, which sets out practical actions for health professionals, schools, and local authority services to improve access, understanding, and trust.
FFT response to the proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy for Traveller sites
Publication type: Report | Author: Friends, Families and Travellers | Themes: Report
This response has been prepared on behalf of Friends, Families and Travellers by Dr Simon Ruston MRTPI and deals with the various issues within the consultation that impact on Gypsies and Travellers thematically, referring to the consultation questions.
