LRF offers a weekly Ukrainian wellbeing group that runs for one and a half hours. It provides an informal space for Ukrainians to have support from a Ukrainian yoga teacher and to relax and breathe for an hour and a half. Please note that this group requires registration before attendance. There is also a class […]
Archive | February, 2023
Resource: Multilingual resources – Asylum Guides from Refugee Action
The UK Immigration system is more or less baffling at times, especially for people whose lives depend upon navigating it successfully. The Asylum Guides programme by Refugee Action explains this Asylum System in simple and accessible terms. These new Multilingual resources (asylumguides.org) are an excellent resource for everyone (activists, staff, and volunteers) – and each section […]
Job – Senior Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor OISC Level 3, 37hrs/wk £41.4k – Manuel Bravo
Senior Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor Organisation: Manuel Bravo Project Job Title: Senior Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor Salary: NJC Pay Scale point 35 – £41,496 per annum (37.5 hours full time) Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (part time hours negotiable) Location: Leeds (Mix of in office and remote working) Deadline for receipt of applications: […]
Supporting third country national survivors of trafficking – an event with British Red Cross 28th Feb 2023
The British Red Cross invites you to the Foster Action and Support to Trafficked Persons (FAST) project closing event: Supporting third country national survivors of trafficking 28th February 2023 Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James’ St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2EW We are pleased to be joined by Carita Thomas, immigration solicitor and Head of […]
Do you work alongside people who speak English with an accent?
an opinion from Jon at LASSN If you speak English at work – this article could really help you to become more aware of how you speak, and how to be more inclusive in your communication. It’s an area of anti-racist practice which does not get much attention as some others, but is the source […]
Leeds School of Dentistry – focus groups
Leeds School of Dentistry have a group of patient and public representatives who work with them to help design and deliver dental research https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/dentistry/dir-record/research-projects/1243/smile-aider-stakeholder-meaningful-involvement-engagement-aiding-dental-research This group is really important for making sure research is relevant and worthwhile. However, the school feel currently this group is missing some important voices including: Adults from different ethnic […]
Asylum related Home Office phone numbers in Leeds 2023
As many of you know, finding the correct numbers for the Home Office in Leeds is not straightforward – many letters do not print telephone numbers on them. We previously posted a complete set of numbers in 2018 and updated the ones for reporting centres in January 2021 but these lists are no longer reliable. […]
Help find Business Allies in Leeds to help #LiftTheBan and allow Asylum Seekers to work
By Jon from LASSN on 10th February 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Education, Training & Work, Opinion, Resource
via Asylum Masters and Lift The Ban High Street Challenge webinar- 9th March We’re holding a webinar on zoom on Thursday 9th March 12-1pm for campaigners to learn more about our latest campaign initiative, the High Street Challenge; share tips and tactics for winning local business support; and hear from our brilliant business allies who are already […]
Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Stream of Sanctuary – Thursday 16th February 2023
Join us on February 16th 09:30-16:00 for the City of Sanctuary Health and Wellbeing Stream Day of Events including discussions around sanctuary seeker access to dentists and mental health needs. There’s no need for people to attend the whole day – you can just attend the parts you are interested in: 9.45-10.45am – Regional planning session setting […]
LMP Strategy Group Meeting Notes – 19th January 2023
Thank you to all partners that were able to attend the LMP strategy group meeting on Thursday 19th January 2023. The key theme for the meeting was Modern Day Slavery, the speakers provided informative information which led to a very productive discussion. The actions notes and presentations from the meeting are attached. Date for your […]
Police Partnership Intelligence Portal
By Carla Berwick (LCC) on behalf of Leeds Migration Partnership on 10th February 2023 in Safety & Inclusion, Services
At the last LMP Strategy group meeting, on the 19th January 2023, Modern Day Slavery was the theme discussed. One of the actions was for organisations to consider signing up to the Police Partnership Intelligence Portal to share intelligence. A step by step guide is attached below. The Police review all applications for access, however, […]
Access to Immigration Legal Advice – a reminder of the Right to Remain Toolkit
As you will be aware, access to legal support is increasingly difficult. In Leeds, Manuel Bravo and St Vincents are doing their best – but finding a legal aid solicitor is harder than ever. Which is why things like the Right to Remain Toolkit remain essential – and it’s important you know about it. The […]