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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Migration Strategy for Leeds 2021-25
This went up on the Council website on Friday 6th August. Sorry we’ve not had chance to share it before – we’ve only just seen it too
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 […]
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 […]
LMP Zoom Catch Up Tuesday 27th July 2021 12:30-13:45
So much has happened since we last met in June – with Hilary Benn answering questions from LMP Members. This time, we hope we’ll be joined by reps from Asylum Help, Mears Housing and Migration Yorkshire – so they’ll be on first. In addition, we anticipate members will want talk about The end of Lockdown, […]
LMP Blog performance October 2019 – June 2021
It seems like only yesterday when we published a puff piece about the reach and impact of the LMP Blog. Turns out, the last one was in September 2019, so we’ve a bit of catching up to do. TL;DR The popularity of the LMP Blog continues to increase, and users are looking at more content […]
Entitlements to NHS services for migrants in England – Video resources
This animation, produced by NHS England, explains the entitlements to NHS services and to vaccination for migrants in England and is aimed at healthcare professionals who support migrants in their practice. Be sure to forward it on to folks you know 0:00 Introduction to Entitlements for Migrants 1:43 Section 2- Karman’s Story (case study provided […]
LMP Chat on Tuesday 29th June 2021 – Meet the Politicians
Asylum Matters and LMP have invited all our local MPs to join LMP at 12:30 on Tuesday 29th June 2021, to have a chinwag about Leeds, Migration, Parliament – and to answer your questions. What can MPs do to help migrants living in Leeds? Can they have any impact on legislation? Can they stop things from happening […]
Migration Yorkshire VCS Engagement workshops during July 2021
Migration Yorkshire is excited to be able to offer a series of VCS Engagement workshops from 5th-16th July. These sessions will be hosted by Migration Yorkshire with a number of guest speakers, and are designed so that the Voluntary and Community can share issues and solutions in a safe space. Places are limited, so early […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Meeting Notes – 12th May 2021
Thank you to all who were able to attend the Leeds Migration Partnership strategy meeting, on the 12th of May. The action notes from the meeting can be accessed below. Key highlights of the meeting included a review of the LMP priorities, discussions about the impact of recent changes regarding negative cessations and the new […]