Migration Yorkshire is excited to be able to offer a series of VCS Engagement workshops from 5th to 16th July. A full programme with registration details is attached. These sessions will be hosted by MY with a number of guest speakers. Places are limited so early registration is recommended.
Migration to Yorkshire and Humber timeline
via Emily at LASSN You might remember if you came to our Integration Festival we commissioned a timeline of migration to our region over the past 20 years. See here for an interactive version or click on the picture below to get started
Leeds Uni to lead resesarch into Covid-19 and its impact on people from black and other racialised backgrounds
via Lucy at NACCOM Beginning this month, the 18-month project will explore how emergency COVID-19 powers are disproportionately impacting people from BAME backgrounds and how the pandemic is affecting care and caring, as well as mental and physical health and wellbeing across all ages. Using their findings, the team will make recommendations to policymakers on […]
Entitlements to NHS services for migrants in England – Video resources
This animation, produced by NHS England, explains the entitlements to NHS services and to vaccination for migrants in England and is aimed at healthcare professionals who support migrants in their practice. Be sure to forward it on to folks you know 0:00 Introduction to Entitlements for Migrants 1:43 Section 2- Karman’s Story (case study provided […]
LMP Chat on Tuesday 29th June 2021 – Meet the Politicians
Asylum Matters and LMP have invited all our local MPs to join LMP at 12:30 on Tuesday 29th June 2021, to have a chinwag about Leeds, Migration, Parliament – and to answer your questions. What can MPs do to help migrants living in Leeds? Can they have any impact on legislation? Can they stop things from happening […]
Leeds Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) would like to hear your views…
The Leeds Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) supports anyone with a responsibility for or interest in improving health and wellbeing in Leeds, including students and volunteers. If that sounds like you and you have a few minutes to spare, the PHRC would like to hear your views on what we currently offer plus some ideas […]
New trustees wanted for Migrant English Support Hub
MESH (Migrant English Support Hub) is currently recruiting new trustees. This is a voluntary role but you will gain valuable experience and hopefully have fun too! We particularly need people with experience of managing finances and/or knowledge of social media. We would also welcome applications from people who have been ESOL learners themselves. If you […]
Weekly Home Office Update, 17th June 2021
SMP/HO weekly COVID call 17.06.2021 Cessations – in light of changes to govt. roadmap Home Office will review latest PHE guidance and put a case to ministers on a possible resumption date. No current action has been taken, cessations remain paused. ASPEN – Majority of population now have new card but there are still a […]
Home Office Update 10th June 2021
SMP / HO weekly meeting – 10 June 2021 Anthony Hernandez from the Payments Team updated on ASPEN matters. The majority now have activated working cards and they’re working through queries with queries coming in from Migrant Help and via their escalations inbox. They’ve taken action to ensure that everyone who doesn’t yet have an […]
LASSN Bike Ride Friday 9th July 2021
LASSN are going on a group bike ride on Friday the 9th July 2021. We will meet in the city centre and cycle down Leeds canal. The ride will be led by experienced Ride Leaders. You will need your own bike and helmet. So come and join us…see a new part of Leeds…get fit…and have […]
Leeds City Council’s Strategic Migration Board papers
The Leeds City Council’s Strategic Migration Board meet every quarter. The last meeting, in March, focused on asylum. A summary of the meeting notes are available below. The next Leeds Strategic Migration Board will be held 22nd June 2021 and the key theme of the discussion is regarding no recourse to public funds. If you […]
Refugee Week 2021 activities in Leeds – the flyer and the online calendar
Refugee Week 2021 is held from 14th – 20th June this year and organisations across Leeds have come together to hold a range of events, workshops and talks for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to Ali Mahgoub (Leeds Refugee Forum) for his coordination and for bringing together the events into a handy flyer. LMP are […]