The Leeds City Council’s Safer Stronger Communities Domestic Violence team are delivering this training on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 at 09:30 – 12:30. For more information and to register for the training please click here Please note: Some of the content of this course is of a sensitive nature. You may wish to use headphones/be […]
Archive | December, 2022
Community Connectors Project: Supporting Pregnant Asylum Seekers & Refugees
The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Improving Population Health and Harnessing the Power of Communities Programmes have been connecting with a range of partners across West Yorkshire to develop the WY Core20PLUS5 Community Connectors VCSE project aimed at supporting pregnant asylum seekers and refugees. The project is now open to applications from VCSE organisations […]
Hong Kong Welcome Programme in Yorkshire and Humber
Migration Yorkshire is coordinating the Hong Kong welcome programme in Yorkshire and Humber. The Hong Kong Hub is an online platform for Hongkongers settling in the region, with information and support available to help new arrivals thrive in their local communities. You can follow us on Facebook where you’ll find resources, events and activities, employment and […]
WEA Skills Check – Community Interpreting level 1 Course
We know everyone needs to start in the best place for them. To help you get onto the right course, we’ll do a skills check. Our skills check is not a test, it is a way for us to help you start in the right place. You’ll talk to our friendly staff about the courses […]
transitionguide.org.uk has been replaced by newtoleeds.org – December 2022
Some of you will remember the transitionguide.org.uk – a guide for refugees in Leeds who have recently received a positive decision on their asylum claim – co-created with refugees in Leeds. Sadly we’ve not had the resources to update this regularly since 2019, and in In December 2022 we took the difficult decision to retire […]
Let’s fight Cancer Awareness Session: 14th December 2022
MEMEC presents “Let’s fight Cancer” Cancer Awareness session- on 14/12/2022- @ 11:00-14:30 Location: Krimos BBQ. Armley Limited places – No Childcare To reserve your place, please fill the registration form: https://forms.gle/wwA6y5hLsb7nNCpY6 Feel free to attend and circulate the flyer
Mafwa Theatre is hiring a Community Engagement Worker
Mafwa Theatre is hiring! We’re looking for an enthusiastic & motivated Community Engagement Worker to join our small, friendly team based in Leeds for 2 days a week. Visit our website for full details about the role & how to apply. Applications close at 9am on January 16th 2023. https://mafwatheatre.co.uk/opportunities
Training – Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees 19/01/23
Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees NEW DATE – Thursday 19th January 2023 10:00am – 12.30pm – Online (Zoom) training. Presented by Solace surviving exile and persecution ***Please note this course is funded by Leeds CCG for the benefit of people living in Leeds – Your organisation must be based in Leeds […]
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants over Christmas 2022
By Jon from LASSN on 12th December 2022 in Destitution & Housing, Health, Resource, Safety & Inclusion, Services
Telephone support Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support, and repairs issues is now open 24/7 – 0808 8010 503 Refugee Council’s Telephone infoline – 0808 196 7272 is open Monday and Thursdays between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. The Infoline will be open until 12.30 on Monday 19th of December and will then be closed until […]
ESOL at Merrion House Hub
Tutor: Katy Redgrave To register, speak to Jobshop staff, send your name, phone and email to [email protected] or contact Gill on 07891 279937. ESOL for Job Applications You will practise speaking and writing in English, and learn how to: Write a CV and update for different jobs Fill in application forms Prepare for interviews Write […]
ESOL at Gipton South Children’s Centre – Starting January 2023
Tutor: Katy Redgrave Limited creche places available To register, send your name, phone number and email to [email protected] or contact Gill on 07891 279937. ESOL – Me and Where I Live You will learn how to: Describe your home and ask for help with problems. Speak about where you live and activities nearby. Find places […]
ESOL at Kentmere Community Centre Starting January 2023
Tutor: Katy Redgrave Limited creche places available To register, send your name, phone number and email to [email protected] or contact Gill on 07891 279937. ESOL – English for Job Seeking and Volunteering You will learn how to: Speak about past experience Discuss future plans Understand adverts for paid and volunteer work Ask questions about jobs […]