(taken from from an original post on helpinleeds.com) Ok, we know this is cheating slightly – but at LASSN we get at least 2 calls a day asking if we’re the Home Office, and if we can help with visas, lost BRCs, travel documents etc Finding the right number for Home Office is not a […]
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Resource of the week #46: Future learn: a resource for teachers who teach pupils with experiences of conflict or violence
via the City Of Sanctuary Newsletter Future Learn are offering a course for teachers and learners to support young people across the globe affected by violence, conflict or displacement. More details can be found here or by clicking on the graphic below
Resource of the Week #45: City of Sanctuary Mental Health Resource Pack
Excellent resource here produced by the good folks at Solace and Freedom from Torture on behalf of City of Sanctuary This resource pack will help you understand the circumstances of refugees and asylum seekers’ lives and how these circumstances affect their emotional wellbeing. It is designed to give you a real understanding of the lives of asylum seekers […]
Resource of the week #44: transitionguide.org.uk – a guide to life in Leeds for new refugees
At last, we can announce the launch of the Transition Guide: http://transitionguide.org.uk a step-by step-guide to settling in Leeds, once you’ve received leave to remain. It’s been 3 years in the making, designed in collaboration with people who’ve sought refuge, featuring photos take by asylum seekers and refugees. You can read more about the process […]
Resource of the week #43: newtoleeds.org – a guide to settling in Leeds
The New to Leeds site http://newtoleeds.org is a guide to settling in Leeds for anyone who has a right to work in the UK. It’s the sister site to the refugee Transition Guide. It covers lots of topics from access to heath, education, housing, work, in a simple straightforward style and is translated into loads […]
Resource of the week #42: English My Way: BBC Video resources on learning English
Part of a HUGE selection of online English resources, English My Way is a resource for tutors who support and teach adults with no or low levels of English – providing free teaching resources and tools to manage classes Please click here or on the graphic below to explore these sessions Home Office staff may note the […]
helpinleeds.com – please check your info is up to date
helpinleeds.com is a website that lists all the groups and organisations offering help to refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds. Please can you check to see that your organisation is listed, and correct any errors, or out of date information? You can do this by clicking on helpinleeds.com/update and telling us what needs changing. If […]
Resource of the week #41: Info on legal issues affecting young refugees and migrants
Top fact sheets on Asylum and Children from Coram Children’s Legal Centre https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/resources/ or click on the picture below for more info https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/resources/
Resource of the Week #40: Mental health resources in Leeds for refugees and asylum seekers
Obviously, the best place to look for info on Mental Health support in Leeds is https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/ However, whilst putting together some training together for volunteers (on helping people to access Mental Health support in Leeds) LASSN produced a mind map, with lots of links embedded to help show how things are slotted together
Resource of the Week #39: Free publicity and design resources
Recently, our mates at Leeds Refugee Forum asked Twitter if anyone could help with designing flyers and leaflets. They received a really helpful reply, when someone suggested using Adobe Sparks – which offers free design templates an other things. So, we thought we’d share some other free/low cost things we’ve found helpful in designing/producing publicity […]
Resource of the week #37 #ALevels special: A list of all Universities offering #Refugee Scholarships/Bursaries – from STAR
Lots of young people will receive their A Level results this morning. Sadly, for those aiming at University, if they’ve not already sorted funding – they won’t be able to take up their offer of places this year. But now is exactly the right time to start finding out about funding for 2019/20. Click here or […]
Resource of the week #36 : Young Refugee Toolkit from The Children’s Society
“Our Refugee Toolkit is for all practitioners who support young refugees, asylum seekers and those who are young carers “Our good practice resource will enable all agencies to stay informed about the needs, rights and entitlements of young refugees and asylum seekers – including those who take on inappropriate caring roles for another person and […]