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 & health inequalities
This Briefing Paper from the Good Things Foundation breaks down digital exclusion, the impacts for those how are affected by it and how digital exclusion has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Not making the grade: Why our approach to mental health at secondary school is failing young people
Mind report on the impacts of mental health on young people in Secondary education, including a sample of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students.
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Civil Society Report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
A submission of evidence with reference to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).
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Saying it as it is: Experiences of Gypsies and Travellers caring for family members living with dementia
Research report into the experiences of Gypsy and Traveller carers, providing care for family members living with dementia.
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Locked out: A snapshot of access to General Practice for nomadic communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Research findings from a Friends, Families and Travellers mystery shop exercise in which 100 GP surgeries in England were asked to register a nomadic patient, without a fixed address during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Friends, Families and Travellers submission to the Public Bill Committee: on Part 4 Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Friends, Families and Travellers submission to the Public Bill Committee for the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC). This submission outlines why Part 4 of the PCSC Bill should be removed.
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The Health Status of Liveaboard Boaters
In March 2021, FFT released the largest study on the health experiences of Liveaboard Boaters in the UK. The research provides insight into barriers registering with GPs, accessing appointments and receiving vital healthcare correspondence.
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The Criminalisation of Trespass – Community Law Partnership Legal Briefing
On 17th March 2021, Community Law Partnership released a legal briefing on Government proposals to criminalise trespass in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The briefing provides context to unauthorised encampments in England and the likely impact of the legislation for nomadic Gypsies and Travellers.
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Briefing on new police powers for encampments in Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Part 4
This briefing outlines proposals in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, some context to unauthorised encampments in England and the likely impact of the criminalisation of trespass for Gypsies and Travellers.
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Friends Families and Travellers submission to the Runnymede Trust Civil Society Monitoring Report 2021: Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
The following submission draws on the previous 2016 CERD Committee recommendations on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in relation to; education, accommodation, race hate and steps taken to address discrimination in these areas.
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Inclusion Health Self Assessment Tool for Primary Care Networks
This online tool, created by a partnership of VCSE organisations with people from Inclusion Health groups, will help your Primary Care Network to improve engagement with Inclusion Health groups. The tool is supported by NHS England.
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Inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller histories in the school curriculum – webinar
On 28th January 2021, FFT held a webinar to discuss the Council of Europe recommendation that the history of Roma and/or Travellers is included in school curricula and teaching materials. With speakers from the APPG for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma, Anti-Bullying Alliance, Roma Education Fund, Traveller Movement and more.
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller experiences in Secondary Education: Issues, barriers and recommendations
This Traveller Movement report uses case studies to illustrate the challenges and barriers faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students in Secondary Education.
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller access to Further Education: 14-16 provision, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships and A Levels
This Traveller Movement report uses case studies to illustrate the challenges and barriers faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students in Further Education.
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Respect, equality, participation: exploring human rights education in Great Britain
This Equality and Human Rights Commission research made an assessment of human rights education in schools in England, highlighting good practice and positive impacts for students and teachers.
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