The New Roots team (RETAS, Refugee Council and PATH Yorkshire) have a range of groups, workshops and activities upcoming over the next few months. Connect – social integration and wellbeing Conversation club Understanding rights and systems in the UK Confidence building for women Pilates Art for wellbeing Contact Amy McMillan on 07876 144304 or [email protected] […]
Archive | Services
Lotus – Peer Asylum Support Group from Black Health Agency/Skyline
Black Health Agency/Skyline are running a peer led support group called ‘Lotus’ for people in the asylum process. It meets every 2 weeks on a Monday. The Aim of the group Is to create calm and safe space for people in the asylum process. For people to discuss and share their experiences of the asylum […]
Afghan Family Reunion – looking for casework or legal support?
A message from PAFRAS’s Family Reunion Caseworker Family Reunion services at PAFRAS are only for those who hold leave to remain as a Refugee or Humanitarian Protection. Re – Afghanistan situation, We are not able to assist if their families are in Afghanistan. If their families are in Afghanistan please advise that they need to […]
Refugee and asylum seeker Mental Health survey, July 2021
The Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are proposing increasing Community Mental Health services in Leeds and there is a Refugee and Asylum Seeker element. Fill the survey by clicking this link Please give your opinion on: how might mainstream services attract more Refugees and Asylum Seekers Whether you think the current Mental Health services providing […]
Weekly Drama sessions for women – Mafwa Theatre from 30th July 2021
Kuluhenna Drama Mafwa theatre brings refugees, asylum seekers and settled communities together to celebrate our diversity and campaign for a more welcoming Leeds. We are a community theatre company working with artists and theatre makers from migrant backgrounds to develop and share their practice. We run creative workshops for women in Leeds to have fun, […]
Mental Health Support for BAME and Muslim Women, from Give a Gift
Give a Gift are offering support to BAME women to improve their health and mental wellbeing with one to one and group sessions. The sessions are held at ‘Give A Gift’, Roundhay Road Resource Centre. Social and Wellbeing Group Muslim Women’s Support Group Please refer, share, and bring to the attention of women who may […]
Home Office Update 10th June 2021
SMP / HO weekly meeting – 10 June 2021 Anthony Hernandez from the Payments Team updated on ASPEN matters. The majority now have activated working cards and they’re working through queries with queries coming in from Migrant Help and via their escalations inbox. They’ve taken action to ensure that everyone who doesn’t yet have an […]
Refugee Week 2021 activities in Leeds – the flyer and the online calendar
Refugee Week 2021 is held from 14th – 20th June this year and organisations across Leeds have come together to hold a range of events, workshops and talks for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to Ali Mahgoub (Leeds Refugee Forum) for his coordination and for bringing together the events into a handy flyer. LMP are […]
Helathy Start Vouchers to include children with NRPF
via Esther at Zest Healthy Start Vouchers will now be accessible by Households who do not have recourse to public funds. “The UK government will extend the Healthy Start voucher scheme to thousands of disadvantaged children under four years of age who were previously denied the support because of their families’ immigration status.” Firstly just […]
Calendar of activities for asylum seekers and refugees, June 21
Check out the June calendar of activities. There are still places available for the Confidence Building Course (for Arabic speaking women, interpreter provided) – please contact Amy @ Refugee Council – [email protected] / 07876144304 If you would like your group/activity to feature on the next calendar, please send me an email with brief details – […]
Calendar of online activities, May 2021
Click here for the May calendar of activities for people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds. Notable additions for this month: Confidence building course for Arabic speaking women (interpreter provided) – contact Amy @ Refugee Council: [email protected] / 07876 144304 COVID info session (including how to get tested) – contact Amy @ Refugee Council: [email protected] / […]
April calendar of activities
CLICK HERE FOR APRIL CALENDAR Check out the April calendar of activities for people from the asylum seeking and refugee community. New additions for this month: Employability workshops: learn about volunteering, or working as a healthcare assistant. Text ‘WORKSHOP’ to PATH: 07943 027922 Know Your Rights! – join this 7-week course to learn about your […]