Here’s a previous article from 2017 which explains that having leave to remain does not automatically give someone the right to vote in UK General Elections, no matter how long they’ve been in the UK*. For an explanation of who can vote in UK elections (and in particular changes to voting rights of EU Citizens […]
Asylum Matters: General Election Campaign Resources March 2024
Asylum Matters present these new General Election resources as part of the Fight the Anti-Refugee Laws campaign. The resources are designed to support local groups in engaging with their prospective parliamentary candidates, calling on them to repeal the #AntiRefugeeLaws and commit to building an asylum system that treats everyone with compassion and dignity. The resources […]
Detention Resources, June 24
We posted resources for people at risk of detention back in April 24. Right to Remain have updated their Immigration Detention and Reporting Toolkit page. In the newly updated page, you will find the following updates: Who should not be detained? (Updated Adults at Risk guidance) How to prepare in case you are detained Signing support (reporting) We […]
Resource of the week: Immigration information for women experiencing Domestic Abuse
By Becca Evans on 28th June 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research, Resource, Safety & Inclusion
RightsofWomen provide resources for agencies supporting women experiencing Domestic Abuse who are in the UK either on a spouse visa or as a person with pre-settled status on the EU settlement scheme. https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/immigration-asylum-law-information/ These are written guides only and any advice around individual circumstances for victim/survivors should only be taken from a qualified person (i.e. […]
Mental health and wellbeing toolkit for Afghan nationals
Hampshire County Council’s Public Health team, working with partners, has published a resource pack to assist primary care staff supporting Afghan Nationals who may be struggling with mental or emotional wellbeing challenges and need additional support. A vital toolkit to support Afghan Nationals with their mental health and wellbeing. This pack includes: Links to services […]
Job: Community Fundraising & Communications Coordinator, 22 hrs/wk, £19k–20k, Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network. EXTENDED DEADLINE: 14th July 2024
This job has previously been advertised on LMP but the deadline has been extended. For more details or to apply online Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator | Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network | | CharityJob
Minutes from West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group on 6th June 2024
The Redacted minutes from the West Yorkshire Sub-Regional Migration Group meeting held on 6th June 2024 Really worth a read btw. Includes such gems as the UK Election Policy Tracker from Migration Observatory. and Immigration Detention and Reporting guidance from Right to Remain
Resource of the Week: New to Leeds 3.0 is launched
By Jon from LASSN on 21st June 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Education, Training & Work, Health, Resource, Volunteers
New to Leeds is the definitive guide to life in Leeds for New Migrants. We’ve updated and expanded it with a whole section for newly granted refugees – spelling out exactly what folks need to do to make a successful transition from seeking asylum to becoming a refugee. It combines all the info that has previously […]
Leeds City Council Lived Experience Workshop with People Seeking Sanctuary, June 24
Leeds City Council is working towards becoming a council of sanctuary. If you are a refugee or are seeking asylum, we want to hear from you! To better understand the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum in Leeds, we invite people with lived experience to take part in a discussion. The questions discussed will […]
Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter June 2024
The June issue of the Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter, produced by the Leeds City Council Homes for Ukraine team. Check out policy updates, useful links and info, case studies and more. Designed for stakeholder organisations including the migrant third sector. If you have any queries please email [email protected]
Jobs: PATH Yorkshire. Administator, Finance and Analytics & Community Outreach Roles.
Due to the expansion of our programmes, we are recruiting for additional full-time staff as: Administrator – £24,000 annual, pro rata Finance and Analytics – £29,000 annual, pro rata Community Outreach – £24,000 annual, pro rata Click here for the job descriptions Kindly pass on this information to your clients and contacts. Leaflet also attached.
Advice Service Manager, up to 25hrs/week, £34,385 (pro rata), Leeds, PAFRAS
PAFRAS are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Advice Service Manager to provide Operations and HR support for the PAFRAS advice service. This is a new and exciting role for PAFRAS which will allow us to add capacity within the team. We are looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm and flexibility with […]
New Creative Writing group for Men of Colour starting in Leeds this month
Hi, I am promoting a new Creative Writing group for Men of Colour in Leeds that begins this month. We have made a short introduction video here: https://vimeo.com/957195561 We have very limited availability and bookings can be made here: https://forms.office.com/e/ue6mhCfby6 The workshop starts on June 24th at 1pm. The group will meet each week on […]
Men’s Gym sessions – Give a Gift, June 24
Although the flyer is from January, there are still spaces left at these sessions.