The new dates for LMP Operations and Strategy Meetings have been have been published here https://migrationpartnership.org.uk/dates/ We’ve also published the dates of the Leeds Strategic Migration Board – and you’ll remember we send an LMP rep to those meetings. Meeting Date Venue LMP Strategic Group · 26th May 2022 (10am-12pm) · 14th July 2022 (10am-12pm) […]
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How can we improve support for pregnant migrants? Workshop 30th June 2022
The Migrant Women’s Experiences of Maternity Care project explores migrant women’s experiences of pregnancy and maternity care in Manchester, Leeds, and Kirklees – and the findings from this research project will be discussed at end of project workshops in Manchester, Leeds, & Kirklees (see details below). The goal of these workshops is to bring together migrant […]
LMP Event Feedback and Future Meetings
Thank you to all who were able to attend the LMP ‘Days of Future Past’ event on 17th March. Over 20 people attend and it was great to see partners in person. A full overview of the feedback gained during the event is attached. The event enabled us all to re-connect, re-energise and decide; How […]
LMP Online Meeting: Ukraine special – 5th May 2022 from 11:30 – 12:30
The government has put in place arrangements for local authorities to implement and deliver on the Home for Ukraine scheme. Since the launch, Leeds City Council has been developing systems and processes in line with government guidance to deliver this scheme at a local level. So LMP are hosting a special online meeting, to enable […]
Leeds Regional Report, April-June 2022 from Migration Yorkshire
5 pages of bang up to date info from (Stefan at) Migration Yorkshire, all viewed from the perspective of folks living and working in the Leeds Region. If you’re reading this post, we absolutely guarantee you’ll find something of interest in here… UK Migration Statistics and Trends Ukraine UK borders and immigration policy Asylum Hong […]
Meeting about support to people living in Hotels – Friday 11th March 16:30-17:30
Adapted from an email by Duncan at Refugee Council Over the past few weeks we have spoken with a number of partners about the growing number of people (mainly single men) who are being accommodated in hotels in Leeds whilst they wait for a decision on their asylum claim from the Home Office. Since the […]
The University of Leeds Sanctuary Scholarships are open for application 2022
“We are pleased to offer scholarships for forced migrants to the UK. The Sanctuary Scholarship is open to people who wish to study any undergraduate, postgraduate or research degree. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and £10,000 a year towards living costs. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Successful applicants will […]
“What bird is the symbol of Leeds?” Security and the LMP Blog
In recent weeks, a number of you have had problems uploading to the Blog. THANKYOU to everyone who took the time to report their difficulties and for giving us a chance to fix things. We’re sorry, and we think it is now fixed – but we’ve also had to add an extra level of security. […]
Feedback on the translation service used by NHS in Leeds – Language Empire
Public Health are looking to hear feedback from service users of Language Empire to help shape the service and make sure it continues to meet the needs of the city. Language Empire is the city’s interpreting and translation service, and we’d like to hear from service users about their experience of using a translator as […]
Smart Health Inclusion Peer AdvocateS (SHIPS) – Deadline January 31st 2022
Bevan’s successful SHIPS (Smart Health Inclusion Peer Advocates) programme is recruiting another cohort of volunteers to take part in training which enables them to become Peer Advocates with lived experience. SHIPS are looking to recruit individuals who have lived experienced of being either homelessness, seeking asylum or have refugee status. The peer support service aims […]
Facing up to homelessness among non-UK nationals – report by Homeless Link
Subtitled “The challenge and opportunity since ‘Everyone In’” – this is a great summary of homelessness, destitution and some possible ways forward. Required reading for anyone working with homeless people people who are not from the EU, and who also have no recourse to public funds.