via Lorna at RAA Earlier this summer, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees launched an inquiry into the experiences of refugees in the UK. This is a great opportunity for refugees and those working with them to speak directly to Parliament about the challenges faced by those seeking sanctuary, and the kind of welcome […]
Archive | August, 2016
BBC3 want to speak to volunteers who do unusual things with refugees and asylum seekers
BBC3 have put a call out for volunteers who are working with asylum seekers and refugees, especially ones who do interesting or unusual things in the course of their volunteering. They are wanting to produce some short positive films about the wonderful and amazing ways people offer support to people. Interesting or unusual (in this […]
LASSN’s AGM and Film Night – 30th September 2016
via LASSN Powered by Eventbrite
Leeds Transport Consultation
Here’s your chance to say what you think about transport in Leeds – how well does it work for you? The people you know? “Transport is a fundamental component of what makes a strong economy as well as a compassionate and liveable city. Our vision is for Leeds to be a fair, open and welcoming […]
Leeds’ Finest: Christine Majid of PAFRAS & Jess MacIntyre of ReachOUT
Two brilliant people from Leeds’ Migrant 3rd Sector have been shortlisted for National Diversity Awards. Christine Majid – former Chief Officer at PAFRAS has been nominated as Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion & Faith. Jess MacIntyre – Founder and Chair of ReachOUT Leeds has been nominated as Positive Role Model Award for LGBT. The very best […]
Mental Health Resource for Asylum Seeking Women – Amaan/MHF
via Jo at LASSN This wellbeing resource is designed for asylum seeking and refugee women. The content and design of the resource was shaped by asylum seeking and refugee women as part of the Amaan project. This resource aims to help asylum seeking and refugee women to better understand what mental health is and provide a toolkit to help […]
Manuel Bravo – Referrals closed for fresh claims, but continuing to take appeal cases
via Lauren at Manuel Bravo “Due to overwhelming demand, we are suspending referrals for fresh claim cases. We will not be able to take on any new fresh claim cases for the time being, and we do not have any further fresh claim surgeries scheduled for the time being. We will advise when the situation […]
Adult Safeguarding Awareness: people with no recourse to public funds – 22nd November 2016
Following the success of their first event in July, LASSN and Leeds Adult Safeguarding Board will be running Safeguarding Awareness Training a second time, 14:00 – 16:30 on 22nd November 2016. It provides a short introduction to safeguarding, with a particular focus on people at risk of harm or exploitation and who may also not have […]
Notes from Leeds MultiAgency Meeting, 4th July 2016
HARP – Muhammad Nayyer New drop-in with Conversation Club at Mill Hill Unitarian Church Help ASR to access NHS services, Advocating around health charges. More details can be found here Info is now contained in all G4S welcome pack Ruth invited HARP to visit PAFRAS Drop-ins G4S offered to pass on details of people arriving in Leeds […]
Keeping Sanctuary Seekers of West Yorkshire Safe: Consultation with West Yorkshire Police, August 8th 2016
West Yorkshire Police and City of Sanctuary want to understand how to keep Sanctuary Seekers safe. In particular, West Yorkshire Police want to understand why Sanctuary Seekers sometimes don’t feel safe, what barriers they face and what they can do to help. City of Sanctuary want to look at safety in the broadest sense of the […]