Who gets free dental treatment and how to find a dentist for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community.
Everyone has the right to visit a NHS dentist. You don't have to pay for dental treatment if you're:
- under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education
- pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- being treated for a dental problem in an NHS hospital and your treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist
- getting low income benefits, or you're under 20 and a dependent of someone receiving them check the NHS low income scheme Go to https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme (opens new window)
Find an NHS Dentist
Low income benefits and dental treatment
You can get free NHS dental treatment if you, your husband, wife or civil partner get:
- Income Support Go to https://www.gov.uk/income-support (opens new window)
- Employment and Support Allowance Go to https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance (opens new window)
- Jobseeker's Allowance Go to https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance (opens new window)
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit Go to https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit (opens new window)
- Universal Credit (in certain circumstances) Go to https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit (opens new window)
Bristol Dental Hospital
The Bristol Dental Hospital only gives treatment to people referred by NHS 111. They don't have a walk in service. If you have an urgent dental problem that needs treatment contact your dentist or call 111 for a referral.
Take care of your teeth and gums
It's important to take care of your teeth and gums to prevent tooth and gum disease.
Information from the NHS website:
- How to keep your teeth clean Go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/how-to-keep-your-teeth-clean/ (opens new window)
- Childrens' teeth Go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/ (opens new window)
- Take care of your teeth and gums Go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/take-care-of-your-teeth-and-gums/ (opens new window)
Where to get help with legal problems for the GRT community, if you're a victim of crime, or to report or get help for a child being abused or neglected.
Community Law Partnership Travellers Advice Team
The Travellers Advice Team (TAT) Go to http://www.communitylawpartnership.co.uk/our-services/gypsies-and-travellers (opens new window) at the Community Law Partnership gives advice, assistance and representation to Gypsies and travellers in England and Wales about:
- evictions
- planning
- rented sites
- homelessness
- cases involving boat-dwellers
- Public Spaces Protection Orders
Call TAT's dedicated Gypsy and Traveller helpline on 0121 685 8677, between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Victim Support
Victim Support Go to https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ (opens new window) is a free and confidential support service. It's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events. You don't need to have reported the crime to the police.
Call: 0808 1689 111
First Response
If you have concerns that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you want to request support on behalf of a child or family contact our First Response team.
Call: 0117 903 6444
Childline
Childline Go to https://www.childline.org.uk/ (opens new window) is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about any concerns you have about a child.
Call: 0800 1111
Police and legal support
The police force that covers Bristol is Avon and Somerset Police Go to https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ (opens new window).
Call:
- 999 for emergencies
- 101 for non-emergencies, if you want to speak to the police but don't need a response straight away
- 0845 456 7000 to give information about a crime
Report online Go to https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/ (opens new window) a crime or incident online, such as a road accident, lost and found property, or anti-social behaviour.
GRT Police lead
Bristol has a lead police officer for GRT
Inspector Paul Bolton-Jones badge number (817)
Neighbourhood Inspector, Bristol South Policing Area
Call: 101 (switchboard)
Email: paul.bolton-jones@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Contact the Bristol Law Centre Go to https://www.bristollawcentre.org.uk/contact-us/ (opens new window) to get legal advice, they are are a charity providing free legal advice in specialist areas of social welfare law, and also represents clients in court.
Barnardo's
Barnardos Go to https://www.barnardos.org.uk/ (opens new window)protect, support and nurture the UK's most vulnerable children.
They can support:
- children who have suffered sexual abuse and exploitation
- young people in care and after they leave the care system
- children who are caring for a loved one
They can support families through:
- domestic abuse
- mental health problems
- prison sentences
- asylum seeking
Call: 0117 934 9726
Get advice about racism, discrimination and protecting GRT human rights
Friends, Families and Travellers
Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) Go to http://www.gypsy-traveller.org (opens new window) work on behalf of all Gypsies, Travellers and Roma. They aim to:
- end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Travellers and Roma
- protect the right to live a nomadic life
They promote health and wellbeing, contribute to research and policy making and deliver training.
Friends, Families and Travellers
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XG
Call: 01273 234 777
The Traveller Movement
The Traveller Movement (TM) Go to https://www.travellermovement.org.uk/ (opens new window) is a national charity committed to protecting the human rights of ethnic minority Gypsy Roma and Traveller people.
The Traveller Movement
The Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
Call: 020 7607 2002
Support against racist incidents
Stand against Racism and Inequality (SARI) Go to https://www.sariweb.org.uk/ (opens new window) gives free and confidential support to victims of racial harassment.
Support Against Racist Incidents (SARI)
15 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ
Call: 0117 942 0060
Places you can call in to get free and confidential advice on health, housing, benefits and family services for the Bristol Gypsy and Traveller community.
Roma support service
For Roma Families in Bristol:
Wednesdays 9am to 4pm St Paul's Centre's Centre run a drop-in for Roma families.
Drop-in or contact Jane Dennett at St Paul's Children's Centre Go to https://stpaulschildrenscentre.co.uk/ (opens new window)
call 0782 797 9662
email: jane.dennett@bristol.gov.uk
Bristol Gypsy and Traveller support
Support is free and confidential. Children's centres can help with:
- support and advice on where you live
- applying for a school place and home education
- family support and learning
- benefits support
- filling in forms
- support for families who have a family member in prison
- health and wellbeing support and advice
- activities for children, young people and families
- support for young people caring for family members
- support for families facing discrimination or racial harassment
- sign posting to other organisations that can give information and advice
Call South Bristol Children's Centre Hub 0117 374 6362 to self-refer for family support or email southccfamilysupportreferrals@bristol.gov.uk
For all other Children's Centre information around groups, services or general advice:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthBristolChildrenCentreHub/
Web: http://www.southbristolcc.org.uk
Email: sbcc@bristol.gov.uk
Find a place to play for the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community.
Playgrounds and parks
Bristol's adventure playgrounds
Adventure playgrounds provide indoor and outdoor play areas and are built by play-workers and children to provide a fun and safe environment with free open access and free activities.
The playgrounds are for children aged from 8 to 13 years. Children aged under 8 years old are welcome with a parent or carer or responsible sibling. Contact each playground to get further information about their opening times and services.
Felix Road Adventure Playground
Felix Road Adventure Playground, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol BS5 OJW
Call: 0117 955 1265 (answer phone in operation)
Email: info@felixroadplayground.org
Lockleaze Adventure Playground
Lockleaze Adventure Playground, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze BS7 9TB
Call: 0117 352 1391
St Paul's Adventure Playground
St Paul's Adventure Playground, Thomas Street, St Agnes, Bristol BS2 9LL
Call: 0117 954 2145
Southmead Adventure Playground
Southmead Adventure Playground, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PP
Call: 0117 950 3607
Parks and green spaces
Find out about opening times and what's available in council run parks and green spaces
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