Name of meeting: Migrant Health Board Date of meeting: 20th August 2019 LMP Representative: Karen Pearse Key issues/themes/messages A member of the DV Team at Safer Leeds gave a presentation. Police stats show that BAME representation in reporting incidents is disproportionately low. The 2019 DV Bill contains no specific provisions concerning migrant women. There is […]
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Congratulations to Kidist!
A huge congratulations to Kidist, from RETAS Leeds on her award winning Masters’ research! 🎉 “First of all I would like to thank all for supporting me all the way. My journey from being an Asylum Seeker, Community Network member at MAP and MNC, continuing higher education at Leeds Beckett University has been an incredible […]
Oak House – Refugee Council Update
Dear Partners I wanted to clarify the position with our office at Oak House. We will be moving w/b 7th October to new premises. The plan is to move with Solace, British Red Cross – Surviving to Thriving team and Zimbabwe Educational Trust. We do not have a confirmed destination but we will be informing […]
Job: Employment and Training Adviser, Refugee Council £20,236-£23,028 Actual Salary 28 hours per week
A new recruitment opportunity is available at the Refugee Council’s Leeds Office. It’s a fixed term contract to 31st July 2020. Closing date for applications is 6th September 2019 For more information and to apply click here
Resource of the week #88: Home Office Guidance on Asylum Interviews
Issued in June 19, this is quite a hefty read – as you’d hope when it’s there to guide people in charge of making life and death decisions. Right to Remain published an excellent blog recently discussing some of the changes in a really accessible way. Straight up – you probably want to read their […]
LMP Strategy Group – next meeting in September 11th 2019
We are looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting in September Partners have been preparing new priorities and actions which will be finalised at the meeting. We will also have a discussion about migrant health in Leeds Date: Wednesday 11th September Time: 10am – 12 noon Venue: The Conservatory Room, St Georges Conference […]
JOBS: OISC Caseworkers at Manuel Bravo
Manuel Bravo Project provides free legal advice for people seeking asylum in Leeds. The Project employs OISC level 3 Case Workers and benefits from a large team of volunteers including barristers, solicitors, law students and other individuals giving their time to assist people who are unable to find adequate legal support. The Project is regulated […]
Home Office Welcome Guide for new refugees – but not quite the final versions…
The Home Office has published a welcome guide for new refugees. The guide has been adapted from the one that is provided to refugees arriving through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. It contains useful information about how to make contact with the services that can help refugees once they have been granted refugee or Humanitarian […]
The Strategic Approach to Migration in Leeds – LCC’s report
Eagle-eyed fans of local democracy will have noticed the report delivered to Leeds City Council’s Exec Board on the Strategic Approach to Migration in Leeds on 24th July 2019. LMP Members who want to understand LCC’s approach to migration, and understand its current priorities should read this document carefully – it’s a good indicator of […]
Refugee And Asylum Seeker Mental Health Network – Notes from the July 19 Meeting
These are bit late getting posted up here – apologies to Kathryn from Solace who asked for them to be posted 2 weeks ago. Please note that the next meeting is going to be held on the 28th of November between 2pm and 4pm. Richard Garland will be attending to talk about the IAPT Stabilisation […]
Guides to living in Asylum Accommodation from Home Office
The Home Office have written guides for asylum seekers staying in temporary accommodation while their claim for asylum is assessed. These are particularly useful in helping people to understand the conditions people must keep to aka what is expected of them as licensees p8 what people can expect from their landlord p13 how to make […]
Job: Asylum Services Manager, 28 hrs/wk £35-£39k pro rata West Yorkshire, Refugee Action – (fixed term until Sept 2020)
A great opportunity to apply for a really interesting job with a brilliant team. Please click here to access the application pack. Feel free to get in touch with any questions – you can contact Pascale on 07702907362 or at [email protected]. Deadline for applications is 6th September at 9:00am.