Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities to tell Lords committee about public services access
Tuesday 1 February 2022
Inequalities and differences in access to public services for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities will be explored by the House of Lords Public Services Committee tomorrow (Wednesday 2 February from 3.00pm).
The committee will hear from:
At 3.00pm
- Josie O'Driscoll, Chief Officer, GateHerts
- Mihai Călin Bica, Campaign and Policy Worker, Roma Support Group
- Bill Lloyd, Gypsy and Traveller Representative, Appleby Horse Fair
- Billy Welch, Head Gypsy
At 4.00pm:
- Allison Hulmes, Co-founder, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Social Work Association
- Dr Dan Allen, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Abbie Kirkby, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Friends, Families and Travellers
- Ivy Manning, Community Engagement Officer, Friends, Families and Travellers
- Victoria Hamnett, Social Worker, at Rochdale Borough Council
Likely questions include:
- To what extent do different communities face different challenges in accessing public services?
- What role can public services play in supporting the Gypsy and Traveller communities to find suitable accommodation?
- How well do providers engage with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities when designing and delivering public services?
- What are the obstacles to improving equality of access to public services for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities?
The session will be live on Parliament TV.
