Ongoing advocacy Anti Refugee Bill The Committee stage of the Nationality and Borders Bill has come to an end; and following this week’s recess, the Bill will return to the floor of the House of Commons for its Third Reading. The latest version of the Bill following the Committee stage can be viewed here. Children’s […]
Archive | November, 2021
Covid-19 vaccine pop-up clinics in Beeston and Holbeck – Nov 2021
Throughout November, two Covid-19 walk in clinics will be open to anyone aged 16+ to receive either their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Booster vaccines are also available to those who had their 2nd vaccination at least 6 months ago. Beeston community vaccine clinic: Where: Dewsbury Road Community Hub, 190 Dewsbury Rd, […]
On Our Doorstep plus Q&A @ Leeds Film Fest 15:45 on Wednesday the 10th November 2021
The Leeds International Film Festival is hosting a screening of the new Calais Jungle documentary, On Our Doorstep. The film charts the unprecedented movement of European civilians who, in the absence of sufficient government action, rose to the aid of refugees in Northern France, and continue to fill the gaps today. The ‘jungle’ may be […]
Recent flyers from Bahar Women’s Association: ESOL, After School Club and much much more – Nov 21
By Jon from LASSN on 5th November 2021 in Education, Training & Work, ESOL, Health, Safety & Inclusion, Services
Refugee Council – Health Resources
via Corinne Lee of Refugee Council We would like to share with you a policy note on health barriers (attached) and resources, which we put together to help our clients access health services, and to raise awareness about health inequalities and barriers our clients face when they need healthcare. You can read more information in […]
West Yorkshire Health Equity Fellowship Programme Recruitment
The West Yorkshire Health Equity Fellowship Programme received funding to develop colleagues across West Yorkshire who are working to address health inequalities and who understand the foundations of health inequity and have the knowledge, skills, and courage to build more equitable organisations and communities. Applications are open from 1st November – 3rd December. The fellows […]
Afghan Emergency ‘bridging accommodation’ – November update
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 2nd November 2021 in Services
In the wake of the Afghan crisis, emergency ‘bridging accommodation’ was set up in hotels and other accommodation, such as, student housing, serviced apartments across the UK. These are being used by the Home Office as temporary transit accommodation as families’ needs are assessed and more permanent accommodation is found. The accommodation maybe anywhere in […]