Responding to Covid-19 – VCSE Resilience Survey May 2021 Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) have been working with Forum Central & other partners to launch a survey looking at the Resilience of the VCSE in Leeds. It is important that as many organisations, both large & small take part in this survey and to include the migrant third sector to […]
Women’s only Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Leeds 24th-28th May 2021
A new women’s-only vaccine clinic will offer a safe and private space for women to have their COVID-19 vaccine, and discuss any questions or concerns with healthcare professionals. If you know any women living in the Leeds area, who are eligible for their vaccine, please encourage them to drop in at the Reginald Centre, LS7 […]
Changes to the asylum and immigration process due to Covid-19 – a guide from Right to Remain May 21
[via Migrant Info Hub] Right to Remain have updated their ‘Changes to the asylum and immigration process due to Covid-19’ guide. ‘Because of the Coronavirus public health crisis, there have been some temporary changes to the asylum and immigration process.’ Asylum information Asylum screening interviews Asylum substantive interviews Further submissions (fresh claims) Asylum support (housing, […]
LASSN are recruiting volunteers!
Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network (LASSN) are now recruiting new volunteers for training at the end of May/beginning of June. We are recruiting volunteers for the following projects: Befriending, English at Home, Grace Hosting, Connecting Opportunities, and our Meet & Connect social groups. You can read more about our different volunteering projects here: https://lassn.org.uk/volunteers/ In […]
Solace 15 Years Anniversary Launch Event
Celebrate our 15th Anniversary with us! This free online event, launches a programme of celebrations throughout this year. Join us to hear Prof. Divine Charura of York St John University and ex Solace Therapist talk about why specialist therapeutic services are needed for refugees and to hear from Germain Naruhana, ex-Solace client, volunteer and staff member talk […]
Empowering Women Fund is Open
Leeds Women’s Aid are proud to announce they are part of the national Labyrinth Project. The Labyrinth Project is launching a grants scheme – The Empowering Women Fund – as part of the wider project which has opened for applications on 12th April. About the Empowering Women Fund In response to the ongoing impact of […]
Project 17 – Free Training on families and EEA Nationals who have NRPF – Jun Aug – 2021
Project 17 are publicising new training sessions. Details are below and on their website. Local authority support for families with No Recourse to Public Funds (free) Understanding ‘no recourse to public funds’ Identifying immigration status and entitlements Support for families: section 17 of the Children Act 1989 Child in need assessments and human rights assessments […]
Free EU Settlement Scheme Workshops, May 2021
MIgration Yorkshire present some free workshops on different aspects of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) that might be of interests. Please pass it onto volunteers as well. EU nationals with pre-settled status Wed, 12th May 1:00-2:30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-nationals-with-pre-settled-status-registration-153775032261 EU Settlement Scheme and EU joining family members Thu, 20th May 10-11:30am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-settlement-scheme-and-eu-joining-family-members-registration-153773642103 EU Settlement Scheme […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group – Wednesday 12th May 2021 (10am -12pm)
The second LMP strategy meeting of 2021 will be held on Wednesday 12th May (10am-12pm) and you are invited to attend. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the impact of recent changes regarding negative cessations and the new immigration policy plan, as well as review progress against the LMP priorities. The meeting will […]
Negative cessations – IMPORTANT UPDATE May 2021
Update on negative cessations: Section 95 discontinuations have commenced. There’s a cap of 175 evictions nationally, until Step 3 of government’s roadmap (“Not before 17th May“). Home Office won’t remove this in practice until round 1 month later. Service Users have started receiving discontinuation letters. Home Office working through cases and allocating discontinuations where appropriate. […]
Calendar of online activities, May 2021
Click here for the May calendar of activities for people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds. Notable additions for this month: Confidence building course for Arabic speaking women (interpreter provided) – contact Amy @ Refugee Council: [email protected] / 07876 144304 COVID info session (including how to get tested) – contact Amy @ Refugee Council: [email protected] / […]
Job: Office Manager at Solidaritech 7.5hrs/wk, £29k pro rata
Salary: £29,636 (£6007 pro rata) Hours: 7.5 hours a week – working pattern to be agreed Location: Solidaritech offices, Bradford Closing date for applications: 10th May The post is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, via Migration Yorkshire. The post is for a fixed-term of 2 years, ending in January 2023. Solidaritech is […]