Are you interested and able to support the outreach activity for the EU Settlement Scheme? If yes, then you may be interested in applying for funding to support your activities. Please see the information below that provides information about: the EU Settlement Scheme support available through the 5 community hubs the funding opportunity criteria and how […]
Archive | July, 2019
Film launch hosted by ST4R Young Refugee group – Monday 9th September 3pm-5pm
Monday 9th September, 3pm-5pm, Leeds Beckett University (room WH135, Lecture Theatre 3) – Use the Portland Building entrance, Portland Way, LS1 3HE Launching ‘Welcome to Leeds’ – 3 short films made by young refugees for young refugees As part of the child friendly ambition, Leeds City Council and The Children’s Society worked with young people […]
Resource of the week #85: BMA resource to help Drs and Medics understand more about Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The BMA has published a refugee and asylum seeker health resource to help doctors understand their specific health needs and how to overcome common barriers when accessing healthcare. https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/refugee-and-asylum-seekers-health-resource It contains links to useful resources and relevant organisations. Why not tell your GP about it – next time you’re there? And, whilst you’re at it, […]
Mental Health Crisis Report from Healthwatch Leeds
Mental Health remains a key concern for LMP, so it’s good to see this report from Healthwatchleeds.co.uk evaluating the effectiveness of MH Crisis Services in Leeds. Although there’s no specific content relating to migrant communities – EU folks, refugees or asylum seekers or other people with no recourse to public funds – but there is […]
Resource of the week #84: Proof of identity and address when opening a bank account
This is a fantastic summary produced by Chapteltown Citizen’s advice. We’ve previously featured info on opening Basic Bank accounts but this is next level stuff – a comprehensive list of ID required by each of the main banks. Please share widely, and credit the good folks at Chapeltown CA when you do August 2024 – […]
Employer Visit at Oxfam Headingley – New Roots – PATH Yorkshire
As our Employer Engagement we’ve arranged a visit to Oxfam for Refugees. Oxfam is a globally renowned aid and development charity, working and campaigning with partners in over 90 countries worldwide. If you are a refugee in Leeds and nearby area, and looking for work experience in the UK, do not miss the chance to […]
Opinion: next time someone says an Australian Style points system to will be better than the one we’ve got…
Excellent blog from freedom of movement that neatly sums up the arguments for and against the Australian system – posted by Jon Beech from LASSN Why can’t politicians get over the idea of an Australian-style immigration system?
Compassionate City Awards 2019, Leeds City Council
Nominations are now open for Leeds City Council’s Compassionate City Awards which will take place in December 2019. Please consider nominating individuals, groups or organisations who always put others first and deserve to be recognised for their efforts in their local communities or wider city. This year’s award categories are: Unsung Hero of the Year […]
AIRE contract update from Migrant Help
Migrant Help are committed to keeping stakeholders informed about the transition to the AIRE (Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility) contract to support asylum seekers in the UK. The following website link will take you to the first 3 AIRE newsletter’s (20th June, 4th July, 18th July), which are produced every fortnight. These newsletters gives you […]
Resource of the week #83: Further Education Special
We just found this excellent Guide to Further Education produced by Children’s Legal Centre
Yorkshire Integration Festival – 27th September 2019
We are honoured to invite you to the inaugural Yorkshire Integration Festival. Yorkshire and the Humber is increasingly setting the agenda for integration, with innovative projects and research happening across the region. The Yorkshire Integration Festival will celebrate the diversity and contribution of all migrant groups in the region. Join us for workshops, keynote speakers, […]
Help Migrant Help test their new commissioning framework
A message from Migrant Help We are looking for charities or organisations to become part of our commissioning framework to deliver outreach as a supplier on our behalf on a spot purchase basis. We are looking for charities and organisations who are OISC registered, CTC cleared and DBS checked who have experience of assisting vulnerable […]