Briefing Paper 10
Gypsies, Travellers and accommodation
This paper examines the accommodation needs and experiences of Gypsy-Travellers. Highlighting in particular the lack of suitable sites for Gypsy-Travellers, the briefing also draws attention to the widespread failure of Local Authorities to target Gypsy-Travellers in public service provision, including homelessness strategies. The briefing also focuses on the health impact of unsuitable accommodation for Gypsy-Travellers, with many individuals experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression, whether because of racist abuse, threats and discrimination, or due to pressure to live in unsuitable ‘bricks-and-mortar’ housing.
Author(s): Margaret Greenfields
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Briefing Paper 6
Meeting the sheltered and extra care housing needs of black and minority ethnic older people
Although research into the housing needs of black and minority ethnic elders has made consistent recommendations over the past twenty-four years, these have, at best, been only partly implemented. With increasing numbers of black and minority ethnic (BME) elders, service providers must address their needs, both in the provision of ethnic-specific 'bricks and mortar' sheltered accommodation and 'extra care' accommodation. Given the current emphasis on community cohesion, and a perceived antipathy to solutions that are viewed as addressing the needs of one community alone, consideration should be given to how best to meet specific needs within a mixed environment. This paper argues that there is a clear need for a range of possible solutions to an individual's housing problems, and that awareness of the solutions should be raised to allow service users to make informed choices.
Author(s): Adrian Jones
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Briefing Paper 3
The housing needs of black and minority ethnic disabled children and their families
The outcomes and life chances of disabled children and their families are, to a greater or lesser extent, affected by the homes in which they live. Inaccessible public spaces and community facilities, societal attitudes, and health and care needs mean that disabled children spend more time in their homes than other children. This briefing argues that regardless of the nature of their child’s impairment, most black and minority ethnic families with a disabled child will be living in unsuitable housing. Although differences exist between the difficulties experienced by different ethnic groups, a lack of space is an almost universal problem, as are difficulties with making structural changes to their homes.
Author(s): Bryony Beresford
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Vital statistics: The experiences of BAMER women & children facing violence & abuse
Thiara, R. K. & Roy, S., Imkaan, March 2010
This report captures information on the profile of BAMER women and children accessing refuge and other support services, the nature and extent of the violence and abuse, specialist support needs, and the factors that may prevent them from accessing external support as well as any outcomes and issues that arise through their engagement with the criminal justice system, housing, legal, advocacy, health and other relevant support services. 
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Housing and disabled children
Beresford, B. and Rhodes, D., Joseph Rowntree Foundation, June 2008
Although not focussing exclusively on black and minority ethnic families, this study provides a review of literature and research relating to the housing circumstances of families caring for a disabled child.
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Minority ethnic families caring for a severely disabled child (executive summary)
Chamba, R. et al, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, May 1999
This study aims to fill the gap in research relating to the housing circumstances of black and minority ethnic families caring for a disabled child, considering issues such as housing conditions, overcrowding and levels of formal and informal support.  It finds that, with few exceptions, minority ethnic families are much more disadvantaged than white families.
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hact
hact's mission is to promote people’s well being, enabling them to live in their homes and communities with dignity and independence.
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Social Policy Research Unit
The Social Policy Research Unit SPRU at the University of York, conducts research in social policy, especially health and social care, poverty, welfare and social work.
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