Researchers from the University of Leeds in collaboration with LASSN and Touchstone are looking for new residents in Leeds to participate in a creative workshop as part of their research project: “Migration and the City: Imagining and Making Urban Lives” Where: The Holbeck (the oldest social club in Britain!) * Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck Leeds LS119QX When: […]
The LMP Blog: publish local, reach global – and the mystery of Chicago
As you know, we take an inordinate amount of pride on the way LMP Blog has grown and developed over the last few years. As part of our attempts to build a case for funding to improve/develop the site a bit more – we decided to look at the wider impact of LMP. Using Google […]
New Roots Social Integration Activities – Explore Leeds & Fit for fun
Refugee Council has arranged the following activities for Refugees. Explore Leeds – 7th November 2019 11.30am, Free Trip on Water taxi, 40 minute canal walk & tour around Armley Industrial Museum Meet at Greggs at Leeds City Bus Station Fit for fun – Free Exercise group for Refugee Women. On Wednesdays starting 6th November 2019. […]
New Roots November Timetable
Please see the New Roots timetable for November. 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.
Job – OISC Level 2 or 3 Outreach Caseworker – 24 hours per week – Manuel Bravo
Manuel Bravo Project is currently recruiting for a part-time OISC Level 2 or 3 Outreach Caseworker. The successful candidate will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a number of outreach sessions across Leeds and the surrounding areas. They will provide initial legal advice and one off work at these sessions, whilst also maintaining […]
Employability support for Refugees – PATH Yorkshire
The New Roots Team at PATH Yorkshire offer a number of services for refugees with the right to work in the UK to help step towards future employment. This includes a weekly employability drop in on Wednesdays from 12noon to 2.30pm at the PATH offices in Chapel Allerton (29 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD) Individuals […]
Refugee Council Training: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Homeless Applications for single refugees
The Refugee Council has arranged training in Leeds in November 1. Intro to Mental Health and Wellbeing for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Wednesday 20th November 2019 10am-4pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DX 2. Making Homelessness applications for Single Refugees Training Friday 29th November 2019 9:15am-4.15pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, […]
EU Settlement Scheme: free Home Office pop up event, 30th October 2019
Via Henriette Mahamane, Leeds Migration Support Coordinator You are invited to the EU Settlement Scheme pop up event in Leeds, where the Home Office will be on-hand to provide information about the EU Settlement Scheme to local residents and organisations. What is the EU Settlement Scheme? If you are an EU citizen, you and your […]
Resource of the week #97: http://migrant.health
How did we miss this? Awesome site by http://doctorsoftheworld.org.uk called http://migrant.health “A tool for everyone in UK primary healthcare working to support new migrant patients, and a community to ask and respond to colleagues.”
Basic Safeguarding in the Community Course, Saturday 2nd November 2019
When? Saturday 2nd November 2019 10am – 12:30pm, Where? CATCH Leeds, ARK, Hovingham Ave, Leeds, LS8 3QY Aimed at learners who want an introduction to Safeguarding before they take the Level 1, if English is not the first language or they need to understand more about what safeguarding means, this is the pre-course for you. […]
Universities of Sanctuary Conference Write-up and Mapping Opportunities for Forced Migrant Students
Presentations and a write-up of the first annual Universities of Sanctuary Conference at York St John University on 4 September are available here https://universities.cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved/uosconference. Dr Rebecca Murray also wanted to draw attention to the Mapping Opportunities available for forced migrant students at UK universities: Sanctuary Scholarships report, published last month
MIgration Yorkshire’s VCS Engagement Day – 5 November 2019, Leeds
Migration Yorkshire are happy to invite you a Yorkshire and Humber VCS Engagement Day on 5 November 2019 in Leeds. This event is aimed at voluntary and community organisations supporting migrants. The event will review the progress since the last VCS Engagement Day in May 2019, and engage on a variety of issues including AAST […]