Here’s an AI generated summary of the West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group meeting held on 12 June 2025, with the actual minutes beneath: Key Topics Discussed 1. Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) There’s a growing number of young people arriving alone and claiming asylum. Councils must support them like any other child in care. Many […]
Migration Yorkshire VCS Representatives for Sub Regional Migration Group – nominations are open, July 2025
Migration Yorkshire works with VCS representatives to ensure the voices of migrants and those supporting and advocating for them are heard at strategic level. There is a nomination process in each local authority area to enable you to select your own representatives to attend Sub Regional Strategic Migration Group meetings for September 2025-August 2026. […]
Asylum Matters update 2.7.25 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 2nd July 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Opinion, Policy & Research, Resource
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives ‘Unfreeze our lives’: Syrians impacted by suspension of asylum and ILR applications head to Parliament In partnership with the Syrian British Consortium (SBC) and the Syria Action and Advocacy Group (SAAG), we have organised a parliamentary lobby event on the 14th July hosted by David Taylor MP, where Syrian nationals […]
Leeds Health and Wellbeing Training Programme open for applicants – Deadline 11th July 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now promoting our upcoming Leeds Health and Wellbeing Training Programme! This programme will be held in-person at the Public Health Resource Centre, Technorth, 9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3NB. You can Find us on Google Maps. The programme is ideal for anyone working in Leeds […]
Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter – June 2025
June issue of the Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter, from Leeds City Council’s Homes for Ukraine team. Any questions please contact [email protected]
LMP Strategy Group – 10th July 2025
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Meeting – 10th July 2025 The Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group are meeting on: Date: Thursday 10th July 2025 (10am-12pm) Venue: Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network, 22/23 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD Find us here Meeting theme: the group will begin work on refreshing the Leeds Migration Strategy, which is due to replace the current […]
MESH Regional Networking Event: Exploring ESOL and Devolution – 7th July 2025
The MESH team are delighted to invite you to our summer Regional Networking Event, taking place in Leeds on Monday 7th July, 10am – 1pm. Book your space here
Rainbow Hearts Group for Asylum Seeking Women
Rainbow Hearts is a weekly group for women seeking asylum in Leeds and is supported by Leeds City Council. At Rainbow Hearts, women of all ages come together to give and receive emotional support from other women who have had similar experiences. Health and social support information sessions are offered around topics such as […]
Free School Meals for children from NRPF Households
By Becca Evans on 26th June 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Resource, Services
Please share with any families you are working with who may be eligible… Children living in a household with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) can get free school meals if the family/household are on a low/no income and without savings. Once children are registered for free school meals, they can also access the Healthy […]
DWP ESOL Recruitment Event Southern House 30/07/25, 10.30am – 12.30pm
By Hannah Jameson on behalf of DWP on 26th June 2025 in Education, Training & Work, Event, Jobs, LMP
DWP are hosting a recruitment event for employers with vacancies suitable for people with English as a second language. Employer booking link is here DWP ESOL Recruitment Event Southern House 30.07.25 10:30am-12:30pm Tickets, Wed 30 Jul 2025 at 10:30 | Eventbrite The recruitment event is only for Universal Credit claimants. To book, claimants can ask […]
Homes for Ukraine Summary (June 2025)
Presentation following the Homes for Ukraine agenda item at the 23rd June LMP Ops Group meeting. Any questions please email [email protected]
Mental Health Resources for refugees, asylum seekers, and people who work alongside them – June 2025
If you’re working with refugees, asylum seekers, or people seeking sanctuary, having the right knowledge and tools can make all the difference. Three excellent resources are available locally to help improve your cultural understanding, confidence, and practical support skills: 🔹 Free Mental Health First Aid Training – Funded by Being You LeedsThis two-day, in-person course […]