Migrants Organise are running and action planning meeting in Bradford on October the 5th from 10am-2pm. “The session is an opportunity for migrant groups across Yorkshire to discuss the pressing issues we face, and collectively design some actions we would like to take. The meeting will be distinct from other sector meetings in looking specifically at […]
Archive | September, 2017
What content should be allowed on the Leeds Migration Partnership Information Hub?
So far our guidance has been that posts should be – Simple, and short, and about 150 words, max – Directly connected to issues around asylum, refugees and migration in Leeds – One off – we won’t repeat content And that generally, we won’t include – Political campaigns or events, – Fundraising appeals, or – […]
1st Annual Patient Participation Group Event: 20th October 09:30 – 15:30 at Leeds United Football Ground
A celebration of Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) across the city. The PPG of York Street Health Practice is mentioned in this article on the CQC website, and all of them are supposed to broadly represent their practice population. So this event is potentially an opportunity for refugees and asylum seekers to find out more about how they might influence […]
migrationpartnership.org.uk – new website coming soon
The Leeds Multi Agency Meeting Blog is changing at the end of the month. On 1st October 2018, the new migrationpartnership.org.uk website will be up and running. All the old links should still work (fingers crossed) and you’ll still be able to update the site using migrationpartnership.org.uk/upload (the link doesn’t work yet). If you’re forgetful and […]
St. Vincent’s Centre Programme for September – December 2017
St. Vincent Support Centre has a new programme for September – December 2017. We help people into work, offer advice for debt, provide migrant support and have a community learning and development programme (including classes – ESOL, literacy, IT, art, cooking and employability). There are currently spaces in our courses, activities, and many volunteer opportunities available. […]
Volunteer Information Sessions for people wanting to volunteer with refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds – Last one in 2017!
Informal, impartial Information Sessions for people who want to: Find out which organisations in Leeds support refuge and asylum Discover what volunteer opportunities/roles are available Identify how their skills, knowledge and experience can be used Ask questions and access impartial information Please email Tina at [email protected] to reserve a place or ask for further information […]
The World on our Doorstep – Event from Refugee Council and City of Sanctuary
On Tuesday October 3rd to Thursday October 5th a creative, interactive make shift Exhibition / Refugee Camp is been set up in Horsforth to help the local and wider community engage more with the issue of how to support Refugees and Asylum Seekers. To end the week on Friday 13th October at St Margaret’s Church in […]
Surviving to Thriving Group sessions – British Red Cross
The British Red Cross provide support to unaccompanied or separated asylum seekers, refugees and those who are undocumented. Age disputed young people are also be able to access the service. We offer regular group sessions every 2 weeks for people aged 15-21 to develop social networks, increase their skills, knowledge and confidence about their situation and […]
Asylum Seeker Health Updates – Via Andrea at Asylum Matters
Information stolen from Andrea at Asylum Matters Medical Information Consent Forms sent to Asylum-Seekers The Home Office have recently started contacting asylum seekers and asking them to sign a consent form that would give the Home Office access to their personal medical records. The form and accompanying letter asks for the individual asylum seeker to […]
Stop Hate Vacancy – Project Worker 18.5hrs/wk 24k pro rata
Last chance to apply for our latest Job Vacancy… Closing date is 10am, 18th September 2017. We are seeking to appoint a Project Worker – Support Services to join our dedicated team. Project Worker (Support Services) Part Time 18.5 hours per week based in Leeds. Salary: £24 000 per annum pro rata. The role is to […]
One Stop for mobile EU Migrants – 31st October Huddersfield
The One-Stop-Shop for Mobile EU Citizens will be a day of information in Huddersfield. Want to know what the present political and legal position is for EU nationals who want to live and work in the UK after Brexit? There will be free legal advice. Want to know which Huddersfield-based non-governmental organisations help migrants and […]
Leeds Re:connect – Building a collective response to austerity 14th October 2017
Leeds Tidal and the Economic Justice Project would like to invite you to a day of free and participatory workshops to share experiences and strategies, and build a more connected Leeds in which we support each others struggles for justice. Although the government and media try to divide us by blaming marginalised people for problems […]