The document provides an overview of the Roma and Traveller communities in the UK. It estimates the population to be between 120,000 to 300,000 individuals. It discusses that Travellers can be divided into ethnic groups like Romani Gypsies or Irish Travellers, or non-ethnic groups. It also outlines some of the key challenges faced by these communities, such as lack of adequate accommodation, discrimination in access to healthcare and education, and racial prejudice portrayed in some media headlines. However, it also notes that fears of new sites are often unfounded, and that these communities have traditions of self-employment and strong values around health and environment protection.