via Lorna at RAA “As things stand the Waterside Court Reporting Centre remains closed and there are still no interviewing facilities on the Waterside Estate. We continue to operate with temporary facilities to conduct Interviews at the vacated DWP Job Centre in Hunslet supported by interviews being undertaken in our Newcastle Link House Office. A […]
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BBC3 want to speak to volunteers who do unusual things with refugees and asylum seekers
BBC3 have put a call out for volunteers who are working with asylum seekers and refugees, especially ones who do interesting or unusual things in the course of their volunteering. They are wanting to produce some short positive films about the wonderful and amazing ways people offer support to people. Interesting or unusual (in this […]
Leeds Transport Consultation
Here’s your chance to say what you think about transport in Leeds – how well does it work for you? The people you know? “Transport is a fundamental component of what makes a strong economy as well as a compassionate and liveable city. Our vision is for Leeds to be a fair, open and welcoming […]
Mental Health Resource for Asylum Seeking Women – Amaan/MHF
via Jo at LASSN This wellbeing resource is designed for asylum seeking and refugee women. The content and design of the resource was shaped by asylum seeking and refugee women as part of the Amaan project. This resource aims to help asylum seeking and refugee women to better understand what mental health is and provide a toolkit to help […]
Notes from Leeds MultiAgency Meeting, 4th July 2016
HARP – Muhammad Nayyer New drop-in with Conversation Club at Mill Hill Unitarian Church Help ASR to access NHS services, Advocating around health charges. More details can be found here Info is now contained in all G4S welcome pack Ruth invited HARP to visit PAFRAS Drop-ins G4S offered to pass on details of people arriving in Leeds […]
The work of the Immigration Directorates (Q1 2016)
This is probably about as geeky as it gets, but this is an excellent overview of the state of migration in the UK, and the way in which the Immigration Directorates are responding. Tremendously useful context for any activist that’s serious about busting myths, and who wants their discussions to be informed by up to […]
Campaign Bootcamp Scholarships
Campaign Bootcamp is launching an emergency scholarship for people who want to fight back against racism and/or xenophobia. The scholarships are for up to seven people to come to the last Campaign Bootcamp of 2016, the scholarship covers the full course fee and travel costs. All applications must be received by 09:00 on Wednesday the 10th […]
Hearts and Hopes – connecting children across the world
Hearts and Hopes is an intercultural child voice project which connects children in England with children seeking sanctuary around the world. Children of Leeds express their care and messages of welcome for children seeking refuge and living in Europe’s largest unofficial refugee camp in Calais. Children in Calais will be invited to partake in similar […]
All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees call for evidence around integration of refugees
via Mike at Still Human, Still here The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Refugees, chaired by Thangam Debbonaire MP, has launched an inquiry into the experiences of new refugees in the UK. The inquiry will consider the experiences of refugees who have claimed asylum in the UK, as well as those who have resettled here. […]
UN recommends increase in asylum support rates
via still human,still here On 24 June 2016, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights issued its concluding observations on the 6th report of the UK and noted that it “is concerned about the challenges faced by asylum seekers in the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, particularly due to restrictions in […]
Leeds Migration Partnership- Notes from Destitution Task Group
A Task Group met in June 2016 to discuss levels of destitution in Leeds, especially amongst those with no recourse to public funds. Here are the notes from the first meeting. If you are interested in participating in this group please contact [email protected]
Stress management course for Farsi speakers
Via Volition Touchstone IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) has launched a first pilot of a 5 week CBT based stress management class in Farsi which is delivered one of their Farsi speaking clinicians. The class aims to provide techniques and strategies to help people learn to cope with their stress, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks […]