Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian organisation. In the UK, we support people to access mainstream healthcare (GP registration). We run a national advice line which is open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 12pm. It is a free phone number and anyone can easily self-refer. Our team of caseworkers will […]
Finding free social activities for refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds – July 24
Regular readers will know the challenge of keeping up with all the social activities across Leeds that welcome refugees and asylum seekers. And despite the best efforts of LCC and third sector partners, activities in Asylum Hotels are extremely limited and a lot of people are very very bored. Along with the core drop-ins […]
GSK Community Health programme: supporting small charities tackling health inequalities
GSK Community Health programme: supporting small charities tackling health inequalities. The programme is open to registered charities that are at least a year old, located and working in the UK with a total annual income between £20,000 and £150,000. Up to 15 charities will receive up to £10,000, plus access to training and development valued […]
Asylum Matters: Advocacy Update 4th July 2024
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives General Election In the run up to the election, advocates and campaigners have continued to set out their visions of a fair asylum and immigration system. Right to Remain have produced an open letter, not to the winner of the General Election, but to communities in the UK on actions we […]
Launch of our ‘Listening to Community Perspectives’ Report – Weds 17th July 2024
Give a Gift are delighted to invite you to an event to disseminate and discuss the findings from our recent report, ‘Listening to Community Perspectives.’ This research project was a collaboration between York St John University and Give A Gift, to study the importance of how inequalities for refugees and asylum seekers can be addressed […]
Roma Rights Forum – Roma People and Housing 26th July 2024
The Roma Rights Forum is a new national platform bringing together Roma advocates, professionals and activists from across the UK. For the past 18 months the group came together to explore challenges the Roma communities are facing and explore ways forward. The next meeting will specifically focus on experiences Roma people have in the housing […]
Leeds Strategic Migration Board 7 May 2024
Please see summary notes from the Leeds Strategic Migration Board meeting on 7 May 2024.
UKSPF – cultural projects to support community cohesion funding – Deadline 22nd July 2024
Funding is available to support cultural projects to promote community cohesion across the city. The funding has a focus on local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities, volunteering and social action projects, capacity building and infrastructure and support. All of which will support community engagement and local regeneration, and build bridges between different communities. There is between […]
Seeking Collaborative Partners and Participants for PhD Research on Bereavement Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the UK
I am conducting a PhD project to explore the bereavement experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. This study aims to improve culturally sensitive bereavement support services for these communities. We will gather data through focus groups and interviews with participants receiving support from various charities and organisations. We seek your assistance in […]
New ‘Time for Young People Leeds’ service- stakeholder briefing July 24
By Samantha Powell, Migration Team, LCC, on behalf of The Children’s Society on 4th July 2024 in Services
On 1st July 2024 a new service will launch called Time for Young People Leeds, and will be provided by The Children’s Society who’ve been active for over 140 years supporting children and young people directly since 1976. The aim of the new service is to provide early emotional and mental health support to children […]
Research into Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is running a research study led by University of York assessing a new self-management programme for people with severe mental illness and type 2 diabetes. We would like our research participants to represent the diverse communities of Leeds, including refugees, asylum seekers and migrants living in Leeds. Participants […]
Free Summer activities in Leeds – Summer 24
Finding stuff to do for free in the Summer Holidays can be difficult. Here are a few links you might find helpful The Child Friendly Guide to Summer in Leeds https://news.leeds.gov.uk/cost-of-living/free-and-low-coast-activities-for-people-in-leeds https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collections