Partners in the refugee and migration sector have come together this year to run a joint project called ‘Lighting Up Lockdown’. As part of the project we will be encouraging the people we work with to send us things that have made them smile throughout lockdown…it could be a photo from their daily walk…a poem […]
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Latest update from Home Office 12th November 2020
via Ally at PAFRAS Update from weekly call from Strategic Migration Partnership and the Home Office. There will be no resumption of negative cessations at least until 2 December. HO are reinstating support of those already in receipt of discontinuations and this includes those who are overstaying in accommodation beyond the discontinuation date. Service users […]
Asylum Matter’s Fortnightly C-19 Briefing 10th November 2020
By Jon from LASSN on 13th November 2020 in Activism & Campaigning, Jobs, Policy & Research, Resource
via Mary at Asylum Matters Ongoing advocacy Research and reports Home Office and Government developments Resources and what we’ve been reading Events, jobs and training Ongoing advocacy Asylum Support Rates As you will have heard, ministers have completed the latest review of asylum support rates and are increasing payments by just 3p a week, to […]
Refugee Action – Earn $$$ by accepting help to improve your website or digital access.
We’ve opened up a new programme called Explore for organisations who would like to work on a design/ digital issue alongside Refugee Action and SIDE Labs (design agency). We’re looking at two areas this time around – improving websites and service adaptability. It’s a funded opportunity (£3,000) and will run from January to March 2021. […]
More free EU Settlement Scheme workshops November 2020
All EUSS sessions are now available to book on. Please see the dates below and the doc attached for more details and how to register. Apologies to those who register for Monday’s session – we had some issues with it and while the workshop went ahead no one got the joining details on time! This […]
Young Women’s Emergency Fund £150 Grants – from Getaway Girls and Young Women’s Trust
Getaway Girls has partnered with Young Women’s Trust to support the distribution of Emergency grants for young women. We are asking Third sector organisations to refer young women to Getaway Girls on the form attached if they fit the criteria for the grant. Criteria Must be: Aged 18 – 25 Has her own bank account […]
National Restrictions Influencer Toolkit – Opportunity to Feedback
The Cabinet Office are inviting partners working with diverse communities to share feedback on the Covid-19 National Influencer Toolkit (attached below). Feedback can be shared using the following link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/S23SN1/
PATIENTS NOT PASSPORTS: Migrants’ Access to Healthcare During the Coronavirus Crisis
A couple of LMP regulars (Rose McCarthy of Refugee Council/HARP and Jon from LASSN) contributed to this report by Medact, Migrants Organise, and the New Economics Foundation back in June 2020. It remains an excellent publication, ignored by the folks who should have taken most notice, but sometimes the most we can do is to […]
COVID-19: 2nd Lockdown Key Messages
Leeds City Council have created key messages for the 2nd lockdown, with a focus on what people can do during lockdown. Translated documents are in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.
Reporting during lockdown 2.0 – November 2020
via Migrants Organise Unfortunately, the Home Office has made the decision to maintain physical reporting during this lockdown. It is still not a return to normal, but from our informal conversations with them, they will likely enforce it on foreign national offenders and individuals who they think are vulnerable and require a check-in. The Home […]
LMP Zoom chat Tuesday 10th November, 2020 12:30-13:45
Yes, we’re still going… Please come along and let us know what you’re up to, how you’re doing, and how we can help one another. Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/zoomlmp Code: 12345 Current Agenda Items 1) Emergency Housing Options for people who have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Has there been any progress on this? Which orgs […]
Funerals in Leeds – UPDATE 6th November 2020
On behalf of Shaid from LCC Leeds City Council is grateful for the brilliant contributions of faith organisations, community groups and communities in a collective response to the challenges presented by Covid-19 over the past 6 months. I think we can justifiably be proud of how the city and all its communities have come together […]