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Holbeck Moor Women’s Football Club is the first women’s football club of Sanctuary
via Rose McCarthy Holbeck Moor Women’s Football Club is the first women’s football club of Sanctuary. (The first ever FCoS was Tongwynlais Football Club of Sanctuary.) Reem, Diana and I had the pleasure of assessing their application and were touched to see all the efforts they have made to enable women seeking sanctuary to play […]
Job: Family Therapist, £35,411 pro rata – 21-37hrs/wk (negotiable) – Solace
We are delighted to be able to recruit another therapist to join our Children and Families Wellbeing Team. If you are an experienced family therapist, and you are interested in supporting refugees please take a look at the job description and person specification and see if you might be the right person for our team. […]
Leeds School of Dentistry – focus groups
Leeds School of Dentistry have a group of patient and public representatives who work with them to help design and deliver dental research https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/dentistry/dir-record/research-projects/1243/smile-aider-stakeholder-meaningful-involvement-engagement-aiding-dental-research This group is really important for making sure research is relevant and worthwhile. However, the school feel currently this group is missing some important voices including: Adults from different ethnic […]
Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Stream of Sanctuary – Thursday 16th February 2023
Join us on February 16th 09:30-16:00 for the City of Sanctuary Health and Wellbeing Stream Day of Events including discussions around sanctuary seeker access to dentists and mental health needs. There’s no need for people to attend the whole day – you can just attend the parts you are interested in: 9.45-10.45am – Regional planning session setting […]
#CostofLiving Resources January 2023
We’ve previously posted about Grants to individuals and families, the excellent booklet by Bradford Council on saving money, and Together Leeds – Leeds City Council’s own collection of resources for people who are struggling to feed, clothe or heat themselves. Here are a few more resources that you might find helpful. MIndwell in Leeds have […]
Hong Kong Welcome Programme in Yorkshire and Humber
Migration Yorkshire is coordinating the Hong Kong welcome programme in Yorkshire and Humber. The Hong Kong Hub is an online platform for Hongkongers settling in the region, with information and support available to help new arrivals thrive in their local communities. You can follow us on Facebook where you’ll find resources, events and activities, employment and […]
Let’s fight Cancer Awareness Session: 14th December 2022
MEMEC presents “Let’s fight Cancer” Cancer Awareness session- on 14/12/2022- @ 11:00-14:30 Location: Krimos BBQ. Armley Limited places – No Childcare To reserve your place, please fill the registration form: https://forms.gle/wwA6y5hLsb7nNCpY6 Feel free to attend and circulate the flyer
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants over Christmas 2022
By Jon from LASSN on 12th December 2022 in Destitution & Housing, Health, Resource, Safety & Inclusion, Services
Telephone support Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support, and repairs issues is now open 24/7 – 0808 8010 503 Refugee Council’s Telephone infoline – 0808 196 7272 is open Monday and Thursdays between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. The Infoline will be open until 12.30 on Monday 19th of December and will then be closed until […]
Free multicultural event – Ramgharia Centre, 19th December 2022
By Sabah Achhide on 1st December 2022 in Education, Training & Work, Event, Health, Meeting, Services
Everyone is welcome on 19/12/2022 @ 1:00-4:30. Location: Ramgharhia Centre. 8-10 Chapeltown Rd, LS7 3AP Free Entry – Free Food- Free stalls to hire – Entertainment for children Registration form: https://forms.gle/EaRLm9izFg5XdyHq7
Walking in the nature – a MEMEC project
MEMEC is organising this winter “Walking in the nature” – School term Only Everyone is welcome. Anyone is interested please encourage them to fill the registration form https://forms.gle/aWEUvj9tBQTj2qeZ6 The project will be run from different areas On Monday from Leeds 16, Holt Park Library (meeting point), On Wednesday from LS11, Hamara (meeting point). The rest […]
Animated guide to NHS Services from Bevan Health – Nov 22
Bevan Health have created an animation for new migrants wishing to understand the NHS. It explains the different NHS services, from General Practice to A&E and when and how to use them. It is aimed at people who have newly arrived in the UK, especially refugees and asylum seekers. It’s available in Arabic, Amharic, Albanian, […]