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FFT project wins top prize at Charity Awards
Earlier this month, our Health Champions project took top prize in the Children and Youth category at the prestigious Charity Awards. Read more about the award.
Join the FFT team – we’re hiring!
We’re looking for an Inclusion Health Officer to join our friendly team, to support primary care services across England to embed action on tackling inequalities into their everyday activities. Read more.
FFT calls for Part 4 of the Police Bill to be scrapped
In May, we made a submission to the Public Bill Committee, calling for the removal of Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSCB). Find out more.
‘We are people too’: a blog by Chris McDonagh on growing up as an Irish Traveller
Chris McDonagh, Campaigns Officer at FFT is an Irish Traveller and grew up travelling around the United Kingdom. He writes about his experiences of growing up. Read more.
What’s wrong with the Policing Bill? A podcast with Friends of the Earth
Mattey Mitchell, Campaigns Officer at FFT spoke to Friends of the Earth about Part 4 of the Policing Bill which will put Gypsies and Travellers at risk of imprisonment, fines and homelessness. Listen here.
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APPG members have been busy focussing on the measures in the Police Bill. Members continue to draw attention to the inequalities faced by Gypsies, Travellers and Roma across the board.
Events
Mary Kelly Foy MP held an event for Gypsy, Traveller and nomadic people to have their voices hear on the impacts of the Policing Bill. View event
Early Day Motion (EDM)
APPG members tabled an EDM, bringing attention to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month's theme of Make Some Space and more. View here
Parliamentary Questions
Baroness Whitaker asked the Government a question on new research showing that systemic racism in the planning system is leading to health risks for Gypsies and Travellers. View question
Friends Families and Travellers act as Secretariat to the APPG for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma.
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Addressing inequalities in waiting lists for nomadic populations
We are working with NHS England to build better understanding of how NHS services are managing waiting lists for people travelling. We need your help:
- If you have experience of NHS waiting lists while travelling, share these here.
- If your organisation has information on this, respond to our call for evidence here.
GP registration for nomadic people during the pandemic
We have been conducting research on registration inequalities for people living nomadically during the pandemic, including for people experiencing digital exclusion. If you have information to share, 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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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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Gypsy and Traveller Cultural Awareness Training - Improve your engagement with Gypsy and Traveller communities by taking our award winning training.
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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:
"“I secured £300 towards driving lessons for a young mother who lives in an isolated area and has two young children one of which has a health condition. I am working on securing the remainder of the money to pay for an intensive driving course."
Martha Ostick, Engagement Worker and Project Officer
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