Even if you don’t have time to read the whole report (and it’s only 6 pages long), the Infographic/summary is excellent. For more information on Maternity Charging of migrants (including who is exempt from charging), please see the report’s appendices (pp7 onwards) or the Maternity Action website
Archive | December, 2023
Survive and Thrive – free online mental wellbeing training for volunteers who support asylum seekers and refugees
****Starts 10th January 2024**** “Doing this course has been really valuable…potentially life-saving.” In six weekly online sessions, you will: Learn simple techniques that support others to improve their mental wellbeing Connect people in crisis to the help they need Deal with stressful situations without burning out Wednesdays 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm Starts 10th January […]
Big Issue Article on homeless refugees in Leeds, Dec 23
Link: Homeless refugees in Leeds soar due to Home Office evictions – The Big Issue The number of refugees homeless in Leeds after being evicted from Home Office accommodation has skyrocketed in the wake of the government’s new asylum policies. A total of 70 households became homeless from August to October, The Big Issue has found, […]
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants over Christmas 2023
Telephone support Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support, and repairs issues is now open 24/7 – 0808 8010 503 To report a problem to Migrant Help/Mears, check the email address list. Also check (what Migrant Help can and cannot help with) Refugee Council’s Telephone infoline – 0808 196 7272 is open Monday and Thursdays between 9.30 am and 12.30 […]
Asylum support rates – from January 2024
Asylum support rates The Government have announced that asylum support rates will be changing on 8th January 2024. ASAN have reported that the key changes are: An increase of standard weekly payments from £47.39 to £49.18. A reduction of weekly payments to those in catered accommodation (hotels etc) from £9.58 to £8.86 An increase of […]
Funding to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency
On 7 December, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport launched a £25.5 million funding package to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency. Eligible organisations will be able to apply for an independent energy assessment and capital grants to install energy efficiency measures. To apply for the second […]
Digital Skills from RETAS, December 23
RETAS are a 100% Digital partner – and offer a range of support with devices and skills You can contact them here Essential digital skills courses RETAS offers an essential digital skills course that contains advice and guidance on common barriers which refugees, people seeking asylum, and migrants are often likely to face when going […]
Asylum Matters: Update 14th December 2023
[Editor: Everyone at LMP wishes Asylum Matters an excellent festive period, and hope they get a well-earned rest. These updates are some of the most reliable and well-curated bits of info we come across, and we love that they’ve never ever given us a hard time for republishing their hard work.] Advocacy and campaigning […]
Solace’s December 2023 Newsletter is out!
Solace has published its latest newsletter. We have articles on our group work, our partnership with PAFRAS and other collaborations. We hope you enjoy reading our updates. If you would like to receive our newsletter direct to your email you can sign up here
Leeds homeless food and foodbank Christmas provision 2023 v1
Reproduced from the the excellent Leeds Food Aid Network’s website. Keep an eye open, because they say “We may send out a second edition week commencing 18th December if it is needed” so LMP will post any updates separately (eg v2 etc)
Employability Programme for women survivors of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
First 2024 cohort on January 2024 (Deadline for referrals 19th of January) referral form At Sophie Hayes Foundation we offer an Employability Programme that helps women survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery to develop essential life skills that will help with confidence building, and essential skills development for future education and employment. Essential Criteria […]
VCS update from Migration Yorkshire, 4th December 2023
The latest update from Vicky at Migration Yorkshire for w/c 4th December 2023 from Ally and Kathryn – third sector reps on the West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group