The Roma Rights Forum is a new national platform bringing together Roma advocates, professionals and activists from across the UK. For the past 18 months the group came together to explore challenges the Roma communities are facing and explore ways forward. The next meeting will specifically focus on experiences Roma people have in the housing […]
Archive | July, 2024
Leeds Strategic Migration Board 7 May 2024
Please see summary notes from the Leeds Strategic Migration Board meeting on 7 May 2024.
UKSPF – cultural projects to support community cohesion funding – Deadline 22nd July 2024
Funding is available to support cultural projects to promote community cohesion across the city. The funding has a focus on local arts, cultural, heritage and creative activities, volunteering and social action projects, capacity building and infrastructure and support. All of which will support community engagement and local regeneration. There is between £5,000 and £15,000 is […]
Seeking Collaborative Partners and Participants for PhD Research on Bereavement Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the UK
I am conducting a PhD project to explore the bereavement experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. This study aims to improve culturally sensitive bereavement support services for these communities. We will gather data through focus groups and interviews with participants receiving support from various charities and organisations. We seek your assistance in […]
New ‘Time for Young People Leeds’ service- stakeholder briefing July 24
By Samantha Powell, Migration Team, LCC, on behalf of The Children’s Society on 4th July 2024 in Services
On 1st July 2024 a new service will launch called Time for Young People Leeds, and will be provided by The Children’s Society who’ve been active for over 140 years supporting children and young people directly since 1976. The aim of the new service is to provide early emotional and mental health support to children […]
Research into Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is running a research study led by University of York assessing a new self-management programme for people with severe mental illness and type 2 diabetes. We would like our research participants to represent the diverse communities of Leeds, including refugees, asylum seekers and migrants living in Leeds. Participants […]
Free Summer activities in Leeds – Summer 24
Finding stuff to do for free in the Summer Holidays can be difficult. Here are a few links you might find helpful The Child Friendly Guide to Summer in Leeds https://news.leeds.gov.uk/cost-of-living/free-and-low-coast-activities-for-people-in-leeds https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collections