Friends, Families and Travellers, in collaboration with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities are running a webinar to launch a new report on 'Tackling suicide inequalities in Gypsy and Traveller communities'.
The event will be chaired by Rachael Maskell MP, member of the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma All Party Parliamentary Group, and Vice Chair of the Suicide and Self-harm Prevention All Party Parliamentary Group.
In this session you will:
Hear from community speakers on the prevalence of suicide in Gypsy and Traveller communities and its impacts
Explore practical information and recommendations to support professionals to take action on the social inequalities that lead to high risk of suicide among Gypsy and Traveller populations
Hear practical examples of good practice in ensuring that services are inclusive for Gypsy and Traveller people
Speakers include:
Representative from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
Community speakers with expert experience
Josie Garett, Health Policy Lead at Friends, Families and Travellers
