Lots of questions about the 2021 Census on today’s LMP Zoom call. Here are some resources to help you to decide the way forwards Paper on including asylum seekers in the census If you need census info in 30-something languages other than English If you are homeless If you want help to complete the form […]
Archive | March, 2021
Job: Executive Director, £38k FT, ASSIST Sheffield
ASSIST Sheffield are recruiting an Executive Director ASSIST Sheffield are seeking our first Executive Director to work alongside our fantastic Leadership Team to take the organisation into the next phase in our development. ASSIST is an organisation with a deep passion for social justice and a 17-year history of supporting destitute asylum seekers. We are […]
Whatever happened to TransitionGuide.org.uk? Try BritainExplained.com instead
Spotted by Karen at PAFRAS It’s been 18 months since the Transition Guide was updated, although we understand LCC has plans for will replace/update it. However, for the time being, you might think of the new http://britainexplained.com website as a kind of TransitionGuide to Britain, without the focus on what to do when you first […]
Asylum Matters: Y&H update: fortnightly developments on Covid-19 and asylum 4th March 2021
By Jon from LASSN on 5th March 2021 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
Please see below recent updates relating to Covid-19 and its impact on asylum and migration, including a few regional updates at the end. Ongoing advocacy Asylum accommodation The Home Office’s decision to house people seeking asylum in army barracks has remained under intense scrutiny, as campaigners and politicians continue to fight to #CloseTheBarracks. Hundreds joined […]
LMP Zoom Catch Up Tuesday 9th March 2021 12:30-13:45
Join us for our fortnightly lunchtime session. Where we have a general chat about what’s up in Leeds check-in with one another share new developments As usual, folks are encouraged to bring their lunch, and it’s fine to turn your camera off and just listen in,… Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/zoomlmp Code: 12345 (If prompted) Meeting ID (If prompted) 8836 8666 […]
Job: Activities Manager £26k FT, St Augustine’s, Halifax
We are recruiting to the brand new, exciting post of ‘Activities Manager’. It would suit someone who loves to work in a community setting – specifically with people seeking asylum – and is experienced in programming and organising activities and events, be they arts, sports, social or wellbeing based. Someone who has managed volunteers, can […]
“Breaking Barriers” Refugee Week 1st-5th March 2021
Programme of events for this year’s Breaking Barriers Refugee Week at the University of Leicester. It is taking place over Zoom and everyone is warmly invited. The programme includes an opening event in which you will hear from staff, volunteers and sanctuary students about the work that the Sanctuary Seekers’ Unit and the English Language Teaching […]
City of Sanctuary are looking for a consultant to develop the Maternity Stream – March 2021
City of Sanctuary UK is looking to identify a consultant to support the development of the Maternity Stream of Sanctuary across the UK. Please visit this page for more details. This work is scheduled to take place over 6 months (with the possibility of re-tender) Total number of hours available: 250 hours Rate of pay: £15/hour to be […]
Leeds University Sanctuary Scholarship is opening on Monday 8th March 2021
Leeds University’s Sanctuary Scholarship is opening on Monday 8th March 2021 Key changes include: Closing date is now 10th May, rather than the standard mid-July, to enable UG applicants to know the result of their application before having to accept/decline offers to study Foundation degrees are now eligible Students must have an offer to study […]