We posted resources for people at risk of detention back in April 24. Right to Remain have updated their Immigration Detention and Reporting Toolkit page. In the newly updated page, you will find the following updates: Who should not be detained? (Updated Adults at Risk guidance) How to prepare in case you are detained Signing support (reporting) We […]
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Resource of the week: Immigration information for women experiencing Domestic Abuse
By Becca Evans on 28th June 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research, Resource, Safety & Inclusion
RightsofWomen provide resources for agencies supporting women experiencing Domestic Abuse who are in the UK either on a spouse visa or as a person with pre-settled status on the EU settlement scheme. https://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/immigration-asylum-law-information/ These are written guides only and any advice around individual circumstances for victim/survivors should only be taken from a qualified person (i.e. […]
Mental health and wellbeing toolkit for Afghan nationals
Hampshire County Council’s Public Health team, working with partners, has published a resource pack to assist primary care staff supporting Afghan Nationals who may be struggling with mental or emotional wellbeing challenges and need additional support. A vital toolkit to support Afghan Nationals with their mental health and wellbeing. This pack includes: Links to services […]
Resource of the Week: New to Leeds 3.0 is launched
By Jon from LASSN on 21st June 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Education, Training & Work, Health, Resource, Volunteers
New to Leeds is the definitive guide to life in Leeds for New Migrants. We’ve updated and expanded it with a whole section for newly granted refugees – spelling out exactly what folks need to do to make a successful transition from seeking asylum to becoming a refugee. It combines all the info that has previously […]
Asylum Matters Advocacy and Campaigning – 21st May 2024
By Jon from LASSN on 21st May 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Opinion, Policy & Research, Resource
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda and the Illegal Migration Act The Rwanda policy took another upsetting turn with the Home Office issuing new guidance which expands the group of people who can be removed to Rwanda to include anyone whose asylum claim has been refused, withdrawn or treated as withdrawn and don’t have an ongoing […]
Banks and the Hostile Environment – A guide to removing banking services for people unable to prove their right to remain
The LMP Blog has occasionally hosted guidance for migrants wishing to open bank accounts eg the Bank training from LASSN or this from Chapeltown CA on opening a Bank Account. UK Gov have issued new ‘Guidance for banks and building societies on carrying out immigration checks on current account holders’ and making it clear that “a disqualified person is […]
Asylum Matters Advocacy Update – 2nd May 2024
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Safety of Rwanda Bill has been passed and government announced plans to begin the preparations for deportations with an expectation that flights would leave in 10-12 weeks. Sunday saw the government announce that arrests will commence, with commentary suggesting this has been timed around the Local Elections. It has […]
RETAS is OISC Registered
RETAS are delighted to announce our recent OISC regulation registration. Recognised by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, we are now able to deliver: Level One advice regarding Immigration: Asylum and Protection Level Two advice regarding Asylum and Protection Specifically, our registration means we are able to deliver specific and specialised advice and guidance […]
Resource of the week – Info around the detention of asylum seekers/Rwanda deportations, April 24
At today’s LMP Strategy group, there was a brief discussion of the Rwanda Bill, and the almost complete absence of a plan for how the new legislation will be enacted. The following resources have been collated by NACCOM and we have shamelessly cut and pasted them here, in an attempt to fill the void that’s […]
Home Office procedural FAQs – April 24
Migration Yorkshire have recently concluded a short piece of work with Angus MacKinnon at the Home Office to compile an FAQ document relating to the most common issues raised in various meetings in recent weeks. Please share this with your networks.
Women’s fitness/exercise classes, with Polish speakers, Armley – April – June 2024
My name is Tobie and I work as an Inclusion coordinator for Leeds mental wellbeing service. I am doing some outreach work focusing on Mental health awareness week, physical activity and the eastern European community. One of our Mental health support workers runs a free fitness class in Armley for women. Although this is not […]
An Overview of Leeds Housing Options, 2024
This useful presentation provides an overview of the services provided by Leeds Housing Options and important contact information [the contact info has been removed from this presentation. please email [email protected] if you would like these contact numbers]