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Battle Scars charity have rooms for day hire & for long-term tenancies (6+ months)
Battle Scars charity have a large event room (up to 100 theatre style), a meeting room for up to 20 and one for up to 15 available for day hire. They also have a few rooms available for 6+ month lease and a number of hot desks in a warm, welcoming 1919 building managed by […]
Important message on eVisas 📣📣📣
The Home Office and the UK border and immigration system is becoming digital in 2025. People who do not have British or Irish nationality may need to apply for an eVisa and should check now. Leeds City Council has developed a local comms campaign to spread the word. Please share this information with colleagues, partners and communities. […]
Resources from Migration Yorkshire’s VCS Engagement Day, 27th Nov 2024
Migration Yorkshire have uploaded all the resources from the day onto their website here – VCS Engagement Day – 27 November 2024 | Migration Yorkshire As a taster of what’s up there, here’s the complete set of slides as a PDF
Asylum Matters update 18th December 2024 – advocacy, campaigns and resources
By Jon from LASSN on 19th December 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Policy & Research, Resource
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives #FightTheAntiRefugeeLaws Urging the Home Secretary to resume processing Syrian asylum claims Last week Asylum Matters co-ordinated a joint public letter to the Home Secretary, opposing the Government’s ‘dehumanising’ decision to suspend Syrian asylum claims following the fall of the Assad regime. Key asks of the letter included resuming the processing of Syrian asylum claims, lifting […]
Hotel activities update, 18th December 24
The list of Hotel activities has been updated Following a check with Mears the information remains up to date with additional info on the Bevan Health Events for 2025 and contact details for Lynne at York Street/Bevan Health You can find this info on the LMP Confidential page. If you want access to this document (or […]
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in Leeds over Christmas 2024 (last updated 13th Dec 2024)
By Jon from LASSN on 11th December 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Health, LMP, Resource, Safety & Inclusion, Services
Telephone support Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support and repairs issues is now open 24/7 – 0808 8010 503 To report a problem to Migrant Help/Mears, check the email address list. Also, check (what Migrant Help can and cannot help with) Refugee Council’s Telephone infoline – 0808 196 7272 is open Monday and Thursday between […]
Smartphones for Destitute Asylum Seekers and Refugees oin Benefits, from Leeds Refugee Forum
We are excited to share that we have secured a grant to support vulnerable individuals in staying connected through the provision of free smartphones. This initiative aims to assist destitute asylum seekers and refugees who are currently receiving benefits and cannot afford a smartphone, ensuring they remain connected to essential services, support networks, and loved […]
Extension to length of move on period – Update from Home Office/Migration Yorkshire
Email update from Migration Yorkshire: This is positive news in that the move on period is to be extended to 56 days on an interim basis until June 2025, from 9 December (Monday). No doubt we will discuss at upcoming meetings but please do contact us if you would like a conversation beforehand. Also attached […]
e visa information update, 3rd December 2024
Update about eVisas, and information for Local Authorities from the Home Office This info has also been added to the e-Visa sticky on the front page of the LMP Blog
Asylum Matters Advocacy Update 28/11/24
By Jon from LASSN on 29th November 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Policy & Research, Resource
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Lift the Ban We’ve been working with expert by experience campaigners to develop ideas for a big campaign “moment” in the New Year, which will take our important call for the right to work to decision makers and the public, generating powerful, thought-provoking content that can be shared by many online. […]
Help with energy bills – November 2024
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