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UCLAN Mental Health Report
Gypsy Traveller Community Research in Mental Health
NIHME Mental Health programme

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SpeakOut Network - Project

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. It aims to make sure that better care is provided for everyone, whether that’s in hospital, in care homes, in people’s own homes, or elsewhere. It regulates health and adult social care services, whether provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies or voluntary organisations.

The SpeakOut network is run as a partnership between the CQC and the International School for Communities Rights and Inclusion at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). SpeakOut supports small and often unheard or marginalised communities to have a voice in the regulatory process.

As members of the SpeakOut Network, The Barnsley Gypsy and Traveller communities contribute directly to the regulatory process by taking part in special studies and reviews and completing feedback forms. We have undertaken two studies so far; Medicine Management and a review of the CQC Standards document. The Community Development Worker and Health Trainer Joanne Morrison attended training sessions with UCLAN in order to undertake the research and the CDW analysed the data and submitted the reports to the CQC.
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Gypsy and Traveller conference
The BBEMI Gypsy and Traveller conference held on 19th January 2007, highlighted issues and prejudices faced by the Gypsy and Traveller communities.

These included: combating stereotypical views, racism, bullying in schools, human rights, accommodation needs and identifying areas of development for service provision.

Taste of cultural diversity
The community was represented at the Taste of Cultural Diversity event held on 15th October 2006, where traditional foods and arts and crafts were on display, as well as an insight into local history and culture from the community representatives.

Official Opening Smithies Community Learning Center
Official Opening Smithies Community Learning Center  - 10th May 2006

Local organisations and service providers were invited to the open day to promote their services following consultation with community representatives. Some of the activities provided included; dance and graffiti painting which was delivered by the Youth Participation Team.

Early Years activities were undertaken by the Cultural Diversity Team. Healthy Eating stall, Hand Massage, and Manicures were made available by the Health Visitor, PCT representatives and community members respectively.

Surestart and the Barnsley element of the South Yorkshire Fire Service also visited the site on the day. Younger community members enjoyed a bouncy castle and face painting.


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