Please see our New Roots timetable for August and drop in leaflet. The New Roots project is part-funded through the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union.
Resource of the week #86: Find migration news on Twitter like a Pro
A few weeks ago, when we were running out of ideas for our resource of the week, we approached Migration Twitter megastar Colin Yeo to see if he had any ideas. He very generously drew attention to his main Migration News list, which you can find here: https://twitter.com/ColinYeo1/lists/migration-news It’s not comprehensive but I use this […]
Job: New Roots Employer Engagement Officer, £20,000 Pro rata. PATH Yorkshire
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project that has been designed to provide a holistic approach to supporting refugees in Leeds and West Yorkshire. This Employment Engagement Officer post will look to create new partnerships and develop strategies and materials to effectively engage with employers and project participants. The post holder […]
New contracts for Asylum Accommodation, Support and Advice What do refugee and asylum support projects need to know?
Really important briefing here – any questions, please contact mary@asylummatters,org.uk
Women’s Wellbeing in Harehills and Swim for Health – from Touchstone/TLC
Migration Yorkshire – Modern Slavery
An excellent resource here, including details of all the orgs providing help and support to survivors of Modern Slavery in Yorkshire There’s a longer and more detailed briefing paper here
Migration Yorkshire – Policy Update June 2019
Apologies to the lovely people at Migration Yorkshire: we totally forgot to post their epic Policy Update in June 2019 This is by far the best briefing note we know of. Tell your friends. The main web page for policy briefings from Migration Yorkshire is https://www.migrationyorkshire.org.uk/?page=policybriefings
EU Settlement Scheme – grant funding for outreach projects
Are you interested and able to support the outreach activity for the EU Settlement Scheme? If yes, then you may be interested in applying for funding to support your activities. Please see the information below that provides information about: the EU Settlement Scheme support available through the 5 community hubs the funding opportunity criteria and how […]
Film launch hosted by ST4R Young Refugee group – Monday 9th September 3pm-5pm
Monday 9th September, 3pm-5pm, Leeds Beckett University (room WH135, Lecture Theatre 3) – Use the Portland Building entrance, Portland Way, LS1 3HE Launching ‘Welcome to Leeds’ – 3 short films made by young refugees for young refugees As part of the child friendly ambition, Leeds City Council and The Children’s Society worked with young people […]
Resource of the week #85: BMA resource to help Drs and Medics understand more about Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The BMA has published a refugee and asylum seeker health resource to help doctors understand their specific health needs and how to overcome common barriers when accessing healthcare. https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/refugee-and-asylum-seekers-health-resource It contains links to useful resources and relevant organisations. Why not tell your GP about it – next time you’re there? And, whilst you’re at it, […]
Mental Health Crisis Report from Healthwatch Leeds
Mental Health remains a key concern for LMP, so it’s good to see this report from Healthwatchleeds.co.uk evaluating the effectiveness of MH Crisis Services in Leeds. Although there’s no specific content relating to migrant communities – EU folks, refugees or asylum seekers or other people with no recourse to public funds – but there is […]
Resource of the week #84: Proof of identity and address when opening a bank account
This is a fantastic summary produced by Chapteltown Citizen’s advice. We’ve previously featured info on opening Basic Bank accounts but this is next level stuff – a comprehensive list of ID required by each of the main banks. Please share widely, and credit the good folks at Chapeltown CA when you do