via Andrew at LRF and Lucy at NACCOM A couple of excellent articles on the new Government policy to review refugees’ status after 5 years – that came out last Thursday https://www.freemovement.org.uk/home-office-ends-policy-automatic-settlement-refugees-five-years/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/09/refugees-applying-to-live-in-uk-face-being-sent-home-after-five-years
Archive | March, 2017
Training: Complex Trauma Workshops: April and September dates available
via : [email protected] We continue to offer a series of 2 day experiential workshops in Leeds addressing different aspects of trauma recovery: We are happy to announce a brand new course, Working with Children: Helping Children Cope with Trauma on 17 & 18 June. People have been requesting this course for the past two years. We […]
Psychological Stabilisation for Asylum Seekers – Touchstone pilot
IAPT is running a pilot project to provide psychological stabilisation therapy to Asylum seeker clients who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma or panic. If there are any clients who you think can benefit they can be referred by filling out the Touchstone IAPT referral form (below) and indicate that the referral is for stabilisation.
Locked Out of Learning – Refugee Action Briefing Paper
A snapshot of ESOL in the UK Key findings Several providers reported refugees waiting over a year for English lessons – and in one area the wait can be up to two years. Of the providers surveyed, the average waiting list size was over 700 people. Some providers had waiting lists for lessons stretching to […]
Funding your destitution project – 1 day conference from NACCOM Thursday April 6th
On April 6th, NACCOM will be running a ‘Funding Your Project’ conference. Taking place at the St George’s Conference Centre in Leeds, this one-day event is designed for organisations working with destitute migrants who want to make the most of their existing income streams, or develop new ones. Tickets are priced at £15 for member representatives […]
Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Lessons Learned Written Briefs
Please find links below to a series of Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Lessons Learned Written Briefs. The aim of these briefs is to help front-line practitioners become familiar with some of the issues identified in local DHRs. The briefs are one-sided documents summarising learning and highlighting key good practice points. Each brief focuses on one […]
Call for Papers – the Welcome City – Deadline 10th March
from Dr Hannah Lewis, University of Sheffield, and Dr Louise Waite, University of Leeds We are organising a session on welcoming refugees at an international ‘critical urban studies’ conference that will take place in Leeds 11-13 September. We are particularly interested to include local perspectives from practitioners and individuals involved in being welcomed, or welcoming refugees. What […]
Creating a positive culture in the Third Sector, 29th March 09:00-13:00
Path Yorkshire and Voluntary Action Leeds present an event to support and enable organisations to face challenges and respond to changes by creating a positive culture, leading to improved capabilities and productivity. Community and non-profit organisations are facing many challenges and are having to adapt and change to continue to meet its goals. To respond to […]
Audition for the Chorus in the Grapes of Wrath at the Yorkshire Playhouse
The Grapes Of Wrath 24 May – 10 June 2017 The Oklahoma landscape is barren, crops turn to dust and farmers are forced from their land. The Joad family are driven by desperation and by hope. Facing environmental and economic disaster, they join thousands of families to undertake an epic journey; travelling west on Route […]
Vision Advocacy drop in at RETAS, Fridays 10:00-13:00
We provide a safe space for migrants to explore issues/concerns and make better choice. Help you access services and the support you need. Help with volunteer community interpreters: Polish, Czech, Slovakian, Spanish and French
Employment Law Clinic at PATH on Weds 8th March- 2 slots available
This Wednesday 8th of March we will be having an Employment Law Clinic at PATH offices ( from 16.00 until 18.00). We do this in partnership with Leeds University school of law. There will be 4 slots of 30 minutes for 1-2-1 legal advice on employment related issues from a barrister. We have two slots […]
WEA Next Steps to Success – Key skills for job searching
WEA will be running a 4 week course focusing on key skills development to prepare people for the job search process. The key skills covered are: CV and cover letter writing Job application completion including supporting statement Interview preparation and communication Attendees will be given targeted support and advice to develop their written and verbal […]