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, […]
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Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group Action Notes – 6th October 2022
Thank you to all who could attend the Leeds Migration Partnership strategy group meeting on the 6th of October 2022. A special thank you for Nick Morgan, from Chapeltown’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau, who shared a presentation about the impact of the financial crisis. All are invited to share their concerns on the cost-of-living crisis here. For […]
Third Sector Leeds Position Statement Cost of Living Crisis
Dear LMP partners Third Sector Leeds is a formal network of organisations with an interest in sustaining and developing a thriving third sector in Leeds. Third Sector Leeds have recently developed a Cost of Living Position Statement outlining “that we can only mitigate the worst impacts of the crisis on communities by working together to […]
LMP Strategy Group meeting – 6th October (10-12pm) 2022
The Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group are meeting on Thursday the 6th October 2022 (10am-12pm) at Unity 1 Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS7 1AB. The meeting theme is Financial Inclusion and the Cost-of-Living Crisis. All are welcome to join the discussion which will look at the financial crisis impact to communities and services. […]
Reporting safeguarding concerns: a reminder from the Home Office
The Home Office, Migrant Help and AASC Providers have asked SMPs [ed. Strategic Migration Partnerships – in Leeds/Yorkshire & Humber that means Migration Yorkshire] to remind all stakeholders that as the organisation first receiving a Safeguarding disclosure, concern or information pertaining to risk of harm, that they should act as first responder and alert the […]
updating helpinleeds.com
helpinleeds.com has been going since 2015, and is currently being updated. helpinleeds.com is a directory of support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants, and lists more than 200 agencies that help people in Leeds. Over the next few weeks, we will be updating the website, including changing the front page – to make it […]
Manuel Bravo’s Legal Aid presentation to the LMP strategy group – 14th July 2022
Becky Rayment, Chief Executive of Manuel Bravo, shared a presentation with the LMP strategy group on the 14th July (see the attached presentation below). Key highlights of the presentation include: An overview of legal aid advice in Leeds Information on how to find a solicitor and access legal advice The partnership agreed to take forward […]
LMP Strategy Group meeting notes and presentations – 14th July 2022
Thank you to all partners that were able to attend the in-person LMP strategy group on Thursday the 14th July, it was great to see everyone in person. The key theme of the meeting was in 2 parts; the health priority and legal representation. The actions notes from the meeting are attached below, along with […]
Heatwave resources in Leeds – 18th & 19th July 2022
The following support is available to any rough sleepers/ people who can’t find shade St Anne’s resource centre will be open 8am – 8pm Monday and Tuesday, water, sun cream and shaded areas St George’s Crypt will be open Monday and Tuesday 11am – 6pm, water, sun cream , food and cool spaces (has air […]
Working with interpreters in a mental health setting – online workshop Weds July 20th 2022
Solace has places left on our zoom workshop Wednesday 20th July 2022. It would be great for anyone who wants to learn some practical tips for working with interpreters in a mental health setting. It’s free and you can sign up on our website. Details below and on the attached flyer.
Online resources for Ukrainian Refugees in Leeds – July 2022
Here’s a round up of the best resources out there for both Ukrainian Refugees and people supporting them. Resources in Leeds Leeds Ukrainian Community Centre – facebook page Leeds City Council – “Find more information about the help being offered, where to go for advice and how Leeds residents can get involved.” brings together all […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Meeting – 14th July 2022
The next LMP strategy meeting will be held Thursday the 14th July and we warmly invite you to attend. This meeting will be in person at LASSN’s new offices at MESMAC, 22-23 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD. Please note, there is no dedicated parking, so if you’re coming by car you will either pay £5 at Trinity, […]