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 […]
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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.
Job: ESOL tutors £20-£30/hr depending on experience PATH Yorkshire – Deadline 15th December 2021
LMP Zoom Catch-Up/End of year thing 12:30-13:30 Tuesday 30th November 2021
Seasons greeetings everyone. Yes, it’s a bit early – but this LMP Catch-up will be the last one of the year, and the last one for a while. Following the departure of Daniel from PATH Yorkshire (who helped organise the LMP Strategy Group) and the limited response from partners to create a new LMP Strategy […]
LMP Zoom Catch-Up 12:30-13:45 Tuesday 26th October 2021
After a couple of false starts, we’re hoping this LMP will run smoothly from start to finish and we won’t lose our connection this time. Like we said last time – at the next LMP Lunchtime chat on Tuesday 26th October, we’ll be asking you to help us decide if we keep these monthly […]
Lift the Ban – a long update with 3 clear asks – prepare for October 12th 2021
By Jon from LASSN on 7th October 2021 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Education, Training & Work, LMP
A lot has been happening on Lift the Ban over the past couple of weeks and so this email is longer than normal. To help pick out the key points, below are three potential actions you might want to take from this email: Be ready to support our Lift the Ban push next Tuesday 12th […]
LMP strategy group action notes – 8th September 2021
Thank you to all who were able to attend the last LMP strategy meeting on Wednesday the 8th September 2021 and contributing to the dynamic conversations. LMP partners engaged in a workshop discussion to review the LMP strategic priorities by considering key concerns and challenges for partners over the next year. The action notes provide […]
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 […]
Leeds Stands with Afghanistan – what you can do to show support
This document has been put together in haste – following a discussion at Tuesday’s LMP Ops meeting – so apologies to any orgs who have been missed out. It’s inspired by/rips off of a document produced last week by Sheffield City of Sanctuary. Thank you to them for letting us steal the idea/format All the […]
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 […]
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 […]