Cardiff Health Alliance : Cynghrair Iechyd Caerdydd

Cardiff Council Housing & Neighbourhood Renewal

• Cardiff Council continued to fund the Gypsy and Travellers Project Co-ordinator Post
• Continuation of the Gypsies and Travellers Provider Network
• Development of a Gypsies and Travellers Advisory Planning Group
• A Gypsies and Travellers Awareness Day was held
• Installation of new sewerage facility at Shirenewton
• Achieved registration for Care Social Standards in Wales (CSSIW) at Shirenewton
• Adapted Community Hall at Shirenewton to achieve the following: Food Hygiene (new kitchen area community hall); Play Group Registered for 12 pre-school age children; Homework Club; Art Club; Driving Theory classes; Women's group.

Cardiff Council Traveller Education Service

• Production of culturally sensitive books with positive images of Gypsies and Traveller culture
• Visits to Roadsiders within 5 days, offering educational support, access to schools/other agencies
• Home Club at Shirenewton two evenings a week, themes included: teeth, healthy eating, exercise
• More pupils transferring to high school and increased attendance and achievement
• Liaison for families with children who have special educational needs (SEN)
• Nurture Club set up in two primary schools, to increase participation and self-esteem
• Work placement scheme and increased employment advice and activities provided via Traveller Education Service and EQUAL
• Weekly Women's Group and Playgroup on Shirenewton Site, with two women from the site studying for an NVQ level 2 in Childcare resulting from their playgroup involvement
• Extended opportunities for NEET Gypsies and Traveller young people
• Reward system for good attendance included a variety of physical activities such as rock climbing, ice skating and zip wires.

Health

• A forum established of school nurses, health visitors and midwives working with Gypsies and Travellers to promote cohesive working practices, information exchange, peer support and professional development
• Regular attendance and contribution at Cardiff Gypsies and Travellers provider group
• A health workshop held
• Health and Safety protocols written for health professionals visiting Cardiff Gypsies and Traveller sites and delivering care to Road Side Travellers
• Shirenewton included in the WAG Flying Start Project attached to Greenway Primary School.

Cardiff Gypsy and Travellers Project

• Establishment of drop-in advice sessions for families on a regular basis, two mornings a week
• Involvement of local families in national seminars and conference events on Gypsies and Traveller issues.

1. To promote health improvement to Gypsies and Travellers by educating health professionals with regard to culturally appropriate health care and by implementing the Homeless and Vulnerable Groups Health Action Plan (HaVGHAP).
2. To reduce inequalities to Gypsies and Travellers by consulting with Gypsies and Travellers to ascertain their views and concerns and to reduce inequalities by strengthening the information base with regard to equality issues.
3. To continue to provide and further develop the Traveller Education Service.
4. To identify and progress improved site conditions for residents of Rover Way.
5. To regenerate Shirenewton site.
6. To increase playgroup places at the Shirenewton site.
7. To provide information that is accessible to Gypsies and Travellers in terms of reading ability.
8. To complete the first Gypsies and Traveller Accommodation Assessment, now required under s225 of the Housing Act 2004.
9. To maintain the provision of a 'one-stop' information and advice service to Gypsies and Travellers and service providing agencies.
10. To promote links between the Police and Gypsy and Traveller community in South Wales. Gain trust and confidence with the communities on authorised sites. Assist with issues surrounding unauthorised encampments and roadside issues.