This came via Paul at NACCOM which in turn came via Barnet Refugee Service Please note the final option, which means you can buy top ups for any network, instantly, in one place, that you can text to any number EE https://myaccount.ee.co.uk/fast-payment-payg/ or purchase an online EE voucher: https://www.mobiletopup.co.uk/ee-mobile GIFFGAFF You need a Giffgaff […]
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Online Social Inclusion for LGBTI Asylum Seekers & Refugees
Feeling isolated? Feeling anxious about your asylum case? If you are an LGBTI asylum seeker or refugee, join our support group! Don’t worry about mobile data, we can top up your phone. Contact [email protected] to join. microrainbow.org/social-inclusion/
How to use Zoom – in Arabic
via Emily at LASSN Wesam from PATH has created a video tutorial in Arabic on how to use Zoom
Please update your org/group’s listing on helpinleeds.com
We’re trying real hard to keep helpinleeds.com up-to-date, but we cannot do this without your help. Lockdown has meant that many organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers and other migrants have been significantly disrupted. Meanwhile, refugees and asylum seekers have never had to rely on digital resources as much. We’ve contacted all the orgs and […]
Setting up a Kindle Fire without a credit card
This is an opinion piece by Jon from LASSN. It is a personal opinion and not an endorsement of Amazon, Google, or Revolut. It’s not about migration or Leeds, either – but it is intended to help Migrant-focused organisations to put cheap technology in the hands of migrants in Leeds. Why Kindle Fires? […]
Basic instructions for people who are new to Zoom
via Jo Carter at LASSN At LASSN we’re using Zoom with a lot of volunteers who have never used video chat before. Here’s a single side of A4 designed to make it easier for volunteers to find their way around and to participate.
Mental Health April 20 round up
Mafwa Theatre has collated a simple hand out of self-referral opportunities for those struggling to find Mental Health support. The resource contains information on peer support services, one to one and crisis support. It is up to date as of 28/4/2020. We will be updating these monthly, if you have updates to add for May […]
Death Cafes – Zoom Meetings
The School of Medicines’ Patient Carer Community regularly hold Death Cafes that are open to patients, students and members of the public. As part of our response to COVID – 19 we have taken these death cafes online as Zoom meetings. These sessions are not bereavements counselling or therapy, but a safe space where people […]
Corona Virus Briefing sheets for the public from LCC – Updated with Audio 23rd April 2020
Later this week – these info sheets will be going through the door of every Leeds resident, and produced in a range of languages. Here is a downloadable High Quality Audio File – 5MB Here is a smaller downloadable Audio File – 1MB suitable for sending via WhatsApp etc or people with limited mobile […]
C-19 Mental Health Info Hub from Mindwell
Not specifically for migrant communities, but the idea is that everyone benefits from good mental health. Click on the picture below and have a nosey round https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/myself/coronavirus-mental-health-information-hub
Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK: Guide for supporting migrants during Coronavirus
Yes, it’s another c-19 Guide, but this is dead useful and designed for folks who are part of Mutual Aid networks. Please pass this along https://docs.google.com/document/d/11cKMCy08ebN-lJQsP1jvsTcSfwC6YeE8FYrmAZCoZ1w/edit
Asylum Matters weekly update on Covid-19 w/c 6th April 2020
All killer, no filler. Sent out on Good Friday, published the Tuesday after because the LMP website’s been down Ongoing advocacy initiatives Call on the Home Secretary for full support for all destitute asylum seekers On Monday, in an article in The National, Scottish Refugee Council called for an immediate and automatic entitlement to full […]