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Training – Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees 19/01/23
Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees NEW DATE – Thursday 19th January 2023 10:00am – 12.30pm – Online (Zoom) training. Presented by Solace surviving exile and persecution ***Please note this course is funded by Leeds CCG for the benefit of people living in Leeds – Your organisation must be based in Leeds […]
Resource: Guide to what Migrant Help can and cannot help with
Free training from Solace: refugee wellbeing
Free Solace zoom training for Leeds based practitioners: Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees Tuesday 29th November 2022 1:00pm to 3.30pm Online (Zoom) Free for practitioners in Leeds To book a place and for more information please go to https://www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/specialist-training
The long wait for a Council House in Leeds, 2022
A lot of people are looking for accommodation in Leeds, and many people want to apply for Council housing. If you know people who are “holding out” for council accommodation, please make sure they know the following In 2021, Leeds Council had 54,377 houses/flats to let. In 2021 Leeds Council had a waiting list of […]
Shifting Perspectives – An exhibition at Leeds City Art Gallery 1st October 2022
‘Shifting perspectives’ features the voices and perspectives of Leeds diverse communities on the issues raised by the exhibition. We also invite you to share your own views to keep shaping the interpretation of the artworks on display during the run of the show. The exhibition runs until 30th October 2022
ESOL teachers needed to help with research project
LASSN has been approached by a MSc Psychology student from Coventry Uni who is looking for teachers to help with her dissertation research. The project aims to better understand ESOL teacher/volunteer experiences working with refugees and asylum seekers. The study aims to add to the current literature on how we can best support those working […]
Improve your practice of working with young people who are seeking asylum – free training 13th September 2022
The Young Migrants Matter project within PAFRAS are offering a training session to improve your practice of working with young people who are seeking asylum. The training is delivered by experienced caseworkers and has been co-produced with young people who access PAFRAS. This training is for all professionals working with young people seeking asylum, including social workers, PAs, foster carers, supported lodgings providers, team managers, frontline professionals and volunteers. […]
Customer Service course – 22nd-24th August 10.00am-3.00pm at MEMEC
MEMEC is running a Customer service course. It’s starting next Monday. Your clients can learn the language, build confidence and gain new skills. All info are below. Feel free to fill the link and share the course. Only 3 days course From 22nd Aug to 24th Aug Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am to 3:00pm With […]
Asylum Matters advocacy update – 6 July 2022
1. Ongoing advocacy Fight the Anti-Refugee Laws On 28 June, a number of cruel measures in the Nationality and Borders Act came into effect (see section 2 below for further detail), meaning it has never been more important to challenge these anti-refugee laws. The Fight the Anti-Refugee Laws pledge has now been signed by 28 […]
MEMEC advocacy can help asylum seekers at risk of deportation to get free legal advice
Are you an asylum seeker? Are you afraid of being deported to Rwanda? Are you at risk of deportation to Rwanda? Did you apply for asylum in 2022? Do you want legal assistance if you are to be deported? Do you know someone in this position who needs help? MEMAC can help you find free […]
How To Speak in Clear and Simple English to the Refugee in Your Home.
Are you opening your home to refugees? Good for you, you are amazing. Do you know how good your guest is at speaking English? Are you worried that you won’t be able to understand each other? How English Unlocked training can help I’m a communication trainer and former English teacher, and I train people to […]