via Corinne Lee of Refugee Council We would like to share with you a policy note on health barriers (attached) and resources, which we put together to help our clients access health services, and to raise awareness about health inequalities and barriers our clients face when they need healthcare. You can read more information in […]
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New Community Sexual Health Drop in, Thursdays 10:00-15:00 Woodhouse Community Centre – from MESMAC
Yorkshire MESMAC Are running a new Community Sexual Health drop-in at Woodhouse Community Centre for people seeking asylum, Refugees and People of Colour. Thursdays, from 14th October between 10.00am-3.00pm, you don’t need an appointment, just come by! If you have any questions please get in touch at [email protected] or 0113 244 4209. They’re offering screenings […]
Lotus – Peer Asylum Support Group from Black Health Agency/Skyline
Black Health Agency/Skyline are running a peer led support group called ‘Lotus’ for people in the asylum process. It meets every 2 weeks on a Monday. The Aim of the group Is to create calm and safe space for people in the asylum process. For people to discuss and share their experiences of the asylum […]
Migrant Help HC2 Flow chart
Here’s a guide to applying for HC2 Certificates – for full help with health costs. People with an HC2 are entitled to: free NHS prescriptions free NHS dental treatment free NHS sight tests help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses help with the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment free NHS wigs […]
Helping health services to understand and tackle health inequalities: 10th September – 11th October 2021
Are you bothered by the continuing level of extreme health inequalities in Leeds? A group of organisations (Leeds Asylum Seekers, MESMAC, Basis Yorkshire, Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange) are trying to help our local NHS to really learn from the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees, sex workers, Gypsies and Travellers, and LGBTQ+ people, particularly […]
LMP Strategy Group: Wednesday 8th September 2021 10am -12pm
By Jon from LASSN on 1st September 2021 in Education, Training & Work, Health, LMP, Meeting, Safety & Inclusion
Come along and make YOUR priorities a priority for LMP. “The most enjoyable strategy meeting you’ll attend this side of Christmas. No grids or Red Amber Green traffic light ratings. No Key Performance Indicators or milestones, and no-one hassling you to do stuff you’re not that bothered about” The Agenda and joining instructions can be found […]
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 […]
Jobs: Child and Family Therapists: 22-37hrs/wk, £32k FTE – Solace
Solace is recruiting Family and Children’s Therapists to support refugees in Yorkshire and Humberside: Specifically we are looking for therapists to deliver the service in Kirklees and Calderdale, but as this is a regional project therapists are likely to see families in other areas as well. To begin with therapists will be based at home […]
Refugee and asylum seeker Mental Health survey, July 2021
The Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are proposing increasing Community Mental Health services in Leeds and there is a Refugee and Asylum Seeker element. Fill the survey by clicking this link Please give your opinion on: how might mainstream services attract more Refugees and Asylum Seekers Whether you think the current Mental Health services providing […]
Free tablets with data available to gift to Unpaid Carers accessing Leeds Community Healthcare services – 14 TABLETS STILL AVAILABLE
As part of Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH) charitable funds, Leeds Community Healthcare have a small number of digital devices with data available to enable the digital inclusion of unpaid carers in Leeds. The digital inclusion project is designed for unpaid carers who either access LCH services for themselves or care for someone who accesses LCH […]