Thanks as usual to Asylum Matters for such an excellent briefing, which as usual, we produce in full Ongoing advocacy #Anti-Refugee Bill Campaigners and others continue to point out how the measures in the Government’s Nationality and Borders Bill – or anti-refugee bill – will impact on all people seeking sanctuary in the UK, including […]
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Strategic Migration Partnership/Home Office update – 16th September 2021
Operation Oak* – Home Office have carried out a review of Operation Oak and confirmed the focus providers will now be on procurement for family properties. There will still be a need to procure a full range of properties but family accommodation is the priority. Intake – Channel crossings continue to be busy with intake […]
Walk in Covid-19 Vaccinations – w/c 20th September 2021
Who can attend Anyone aged 18 or over or 16-17 where specifically advertised You do not need to have an NHS number or be registered with a GP. Anyone who is due their second dose and had their first dose at least 8 weeks ago. (Getting the second dose is vital to getting longer lasting […]
Walk in Covid-19 Vaccinations – w/c 13th Sept 2021
Who can attend Anyone aged 18 or over or 16-17 where specifically advertised You do not need to have an NHS number or be registered with a GP. Anyone who is due their second dose and had their first dose at least 8 weeks ago. (Getting the second dose is vital to getting longer lasting […]
Asylum Matters Update, 2nd September 2021
By Jon from LASSN on 3rd September 2021 in Activism & Campaigning, C-19, Destitution, Reports & Research, Resource
Ongoing advocacy Afghanistan crisis Under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) resettlement scheme, at least 8000 people have been evacuated from Kabul airport since 13 August. Following public pressure, on the 17th August the UK Government also announced the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), which will resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees over five years, with […]
Walk in Covid-19 Vaccinations – 2nd-11th September 2021
Who can attend Anyone aged 18 or over or 16-17 where specifically advertised You do not need to have an NHS number or be registered with a GP. Anyone who is due their second dose and had their first dose at least 8 weeks ago. (Getting the second dose is vital to getting longer lasting […]
Covid-19 grant information sessions – up to £2k. Thu 2nd Sept and Tue 7th Sept 2021
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 1st September 2021 in C-19, Funding
Forum Central in partnership with Leeds City Council Public Health Team are hosting 2 online grant information sessions aimed at 3rd sector organisations, groups and services. Funding of up to £2,000 is available to support vaccine hesitant communities to make an informed choice about COVID-19 vaccinations and increase access to information and support. The aim […]
A Message from Home Office to people offering help with the Afghan Emergency – 25th August 2021
A message from Julie Curle at Immigration Enforcement As our staff continue to work around the clock to support the efforts to bring British and Afghan nationals to the UK, business areas are heartened by the emails we have received from teams and individuals looking to offer support. People wanting to offer help to refugees […]
LMP Zoom Catch Up Tuesday 31st August 2021 12:30-13:45
It’s that time of year where we’re either rushed off our feet or twiddling our thumbs, right? Join other members of Leeds Migration scene during these dog days of summer to discuss (amongst other things) Afghan/Hong Kong resettlement in Leeds Hotel accomodation as initial accomodation – what next? Will there be more or fewer? Updates […]
Women Only Vaccine Clinic – 25th August 2021
A women’s-only vaccine clinic will offer a private space for women to have their COVID-19 vaccine and discuss any questions or concerns with healthcare professionals: Venue: ASHA Neighbourhood Project, Stratford Street, Leeds, LS11 6JG Date: Wednesday 25 August, 9am-12.30pm Women living in the area, aged 18 and over, can receive their first or second dose […]
Resource of the week: Culturally specific Bereavement Resources
At the last LMP Chat, we had a discussion of funeral arrangements for people who die without family or friends. As well as providing training to community groups, Leeds Bereavement Forum have an excellent online directory of resources – groups and organisations who can help to support friends, families and agencies as well. They have […]
Flexible Vaccination Clinics in Leeds
This new web page provides a one-stop shop for all information about flexible vaccination clinics including the roving bus, community locations & women only clinics equipped with dates and times Who can attend Anyone aged 18 or over You do not need to have an NHS number or be registered with a GP. Anyone who […]