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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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Additional Festivals, Celebrations

Oral History Day

Cooper Gallery May 22nd

Trips to Alton Towers

In partnership with YOF

Fun Days on Smithies Site

Partners: youth Service, Barnados, PCT, Berneslai Homes, Sure Start

Taste of Cultural Diversity

All Barnsley Festival

Sheffield Wagon Day

Roma History Month

Women’s trip to health & wellbeing event

Birmingham NEC

Rt. Hon John Healey, Minister of Environment

Visit to Ings Lane Site

Women’s Health & Fitness Sessions

Metrodome

Community trip

Blackpool


Festival Cannon Hall Museum
A Traditional Bow Top Wagon owned by a local community member was part of the Cannon Hall Pear Festival celebrations this year. As well as the wagon; traditional craft workshops and a spot of ‘dukkering’ were also available.

Over 1,250 visitors attended on the day.
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Youth Activities and Smithies Fun Days
In partnership with the Barnsley Youth Service, two trips to Alton Towers were enjoyed by younger members of the community. Other activities ongoing throughout the year included: bowling, cinema and dance sessions. Three Fun Days were held on the Smithies Local Authority site.
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Barnsley Horse Fair
The Gypsy and Traveller horse fair was held at the Oldham House Lane recreation ground, attracting an estimated 700 visitors. The Horse Fair is becoming a recognised anual attraction for Barnsley, growing in popularity every year.
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Gypsy and Traveller's Fun Day

Smithies Free Play Day
Friday 28th August 2009, 11am start Smithies site

Face paiting sumo wrestling arts & crafts laraole music & disco t-shirt design badge making story time food & drink and loads more...

For further information contact: Rayner, Joanne or Sharon on: 01226 320131



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