Papers by Matthew Brindley
A report by the Traveller Movement undertaken on behalf of the National Inclusion Health Board (a... more A report by the Traveller Movement undertaken on behalf of the National Inclusion Health Board (a UK Government health agency responsible for guidance on working with 'at risk' groups). A literature review and qualitative study of the living conditions of UK Gypsies and Travellers living in different 'types' of site exploring self-reported health conditions, living environment and impact on physical and mental health and wellbeing of residence at different locations. Rates of anxiety and depression were most associated with insecure accommodation whilst many forms of 'tolerated' or public authority owned sites were found to be in very poor condition including poor air quality, pollution, busy traffic and vermin infestations. The majority of Romani Gypsies and Irish Travellers interviewed lived within a 15 mile radius of where they were born yet despite this they reported being frequently regarded as 'incomers' who should not live in a locality and in the majority of cases reported experiences of racism and social exclusion. Residence on a self-owned private site was associated with best health outcomes although tensions with neighbours over obtaining 'planning permission' were often a source of stress.
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Papers by Matthew Brindley