Roma housing inequalities: barriers to access and how services can respond

Learn about the housing barriers facing Roma communities, and practical ways services can respond.

Roma communities face disproportionate barriers when accessing housing services, making them one of the most excluded groups in the UK.

Ted Sale, from Roma Support Group, explores the history and experiences of Roma communities, the barriers they face in housing and support services, and the practical changes organisations can make to improve access and engagement

What this event covers

This event will cover:

• an introduction to Roma history and culture

• the housing inequalities experienced by Roma communities in England

• the barriers Roma communities face in accessing housing support

• recommendations for making services more accessible and improving engagement with Roma communities

What you'll learn

By the end of this event, you will understand:

• how to make housing and support services more accessible for people from the Roma community

• the history and migration experiences of Roma communities

• how to identify barriers Roma communities face and communicate more effectively with them

Who this event is for

This session is for people working in local authorities, housing associations and frontline support roles, and anyone working with Roma communities.

You don't need any prior knowledge of Roma history or housing support services to attend this session.