Ongoing Advocacy New Plan for Immigration: consultation closed, and what next? The consultation on The New Plan for Immigration closed on the 6th May. We’re really interested to hear from you if you responded to the consultation. Please get in touch with your regional campaigns manager, or directly to this email. There have been a […]
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Schools of Sanctuary resource for Refugee Week 2021
Recording of an event hosted by Refugee Week and Schools of Sanctuary UK to share ideas, activities and resources for schools to recognise and celebrate Refugee Week 2021. Event Recordings
Important update regarding new ASPEN cards, 17th May 2021
Some key info regarding the transition to the new ASPEN card. Full info attached. **Note the BLACKOUT WEEKEND 22ND/23RD MAY** What are the key dates to be aware of? From 10th May – The new Aspen card will be dispatched to SUs, along with an instructional pin mailer. Friday 21st May (from 5pm) – The […]
Voluntary Action Leeds – Developing Strategic Leadership in Underrepresented Communities Project – June 21
Voluntary Action Leeds Part of the Developing Strategic Leadership in Underrepresented Communities Project, this training course is made up of five separate sessions. You will be required to attend all sessions to complete the course. Developing Strategic Leadership in Underrepresented Communities Project This programme is an exciting opportunity for organisations who want to be […]
Changes to the asylum and immigration process due to Covid-19 – a guide from Right to Remain May 21
[via Migrant Info Hub] Right to Remain have updated their ‘Changes to the asylum and immigration process due to Covid-19’ guide. ‘Because of the Coronavirus public health crisis, there have been some temporary changes to the asylum and immigration process.’ Asylum information Asylum screening interviews Asylum substantive interviews Further submissions (fresh claims) Asylum support (housing, […]
Further updates on the transition to new Aspen Card
The new Aspen card will be dispatched out to service users from 10th May, ready for funds to be switched over and cards to be used for the first time on Monday 24th May 2021. Please see attached documents regarding the transition to the new ASPEN card – An information pack for key stakeholders –– this […]
Links from LMP session on Scams and Fraud – 20th April 2021
Excellent resources from the LMP session on Scams and Fraud – by West Yorkshire Tradfing Standards West Yorkshire Trading Standards Covid19 alert This is uploaded here every month ad can be downloaded to share. https://www.wyjs.org.uk/trading-standards/covid-19-resources/ To subscribe to the Covid19 News alert please e-mail [email protected] Independent Age https://www.independentage.org/coronavirus/resources https://www.independentage.org/get-support https://www.independentage.org/get-advice/advice-guides-factsheets-leaflets Where to report scam calls, […]
Developing Strategic Leadership for under-represented Communities – via Voluntary Action Leeds
Voluntary Action Leeds is starting a new project that aims to support the development of people from underrepresented communities. The project will help underrepresented communities access opportunities to become school governors trustees, as well as support in becoming strategic influencers and improve their own organisations governance structures. And organisations who want to be more diverse […]
Whatever happened to TransitionGuide.org.uk? Try BritainExplained.com instead
Spotted by Karen at PAFRAS It’s been 18 months since the Transition Guide was updated, although we understand LCC has plans for will replace/update it. However, for the time being, you might think of the new http://britainexplained.com website as a kind of TransitionGuide to Britain, without the focus on what to do when you first […]
Migration Yorkshire – Policy Update January 2021
“An overview of the latest statistics, policy, and research on migration issues affecting partner organizations in Yorkshire and Humber.” It’s 15 pages of excellence but for those of you with limited time, they’ve very helpfully included a summary For the first time the Office for National Statistics (ONS) did not publish national net migration figures, […]
New resources to help young people with sleep problems
The Children’s Society have worked with a group of young refugees to produce a booklet aimed at helping with sleep problems. It’s written by and aimed at young people but the principles are appropriate for anyone who struggles with sleeping. It can be downloaded from https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk//better-sleep and for more information contact [email protected]
Temporary Accommodation Handbook (Hotels and Barracks) from Refugee Action, Asylum Matters and Immigration Law Practitioners Association – Jan 21
Refugee Action, Asylum MAtters and ILPA have developed a shared Temporary Accommodation Handbook which brings together information, tools and resources focused on temporary accommodation (including contractual obligations, how to challenge inappropriate accommodation, advocacy activities and other thematic resources). They’re wanting input from anyone involved in supporting people in Hotels so please feel free to edit by […]