Apologies for the last-minute posting of the meeting details. This week, we’ll be focused on “Opening up – what steps are you taking to open your offices back up, and ensure the folks you know are confident and equipped to get our of the house?” Please bring examples of what you are doing, or thinking about […]
What Yorkshire folk think about migration – August 2020
Nice bit of research here from Migration Yorkshire and the accompanying opinion piece is well worth your time – which summarises the findings as Yorkshire residents don’t readily waver in their views on migration The positive effects that migration can bring aren’t always translated from the national to the local level There’s much potential to […]
Lift the Ban – Common Sense Report August 2020
Excellent to see so many Leeds and West Yorkshire based orgs supporting this excellent campaign. Although it would be even better to Leeds City Council taking a stand alongside Birmingham, Coventry, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hastings, Middlesborough, Newcastle etc So next time you speak to your local elected member, remind them of this campaign, and the popularity […]
EUSS Newsletter: The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner ( OISC) and the EU Settlement Scheme
This newsletter focus on OISC requirements regarding supporting EU Settlement Scheme applications. EU Settlement Scheme and immigration advice: Local organisation providing supports regarding the EU Settlement Scheme shall ensure that they are fully compliant with the requirements of the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC) in the services they deliver. Any basic immigration advice […]
Job: Organisers 14hrs/week, £28.3k pro rata (£11.3k actual) These Walls Must Fall
These Walls Must Fall are recruiting paid organisers in Liverpool, Manchester and West Yorkshire. Salary: £28,338 pro-rata (£11,335 for 14 hours per week), plus employer pension contribution of 5% available. Part time (14 hours per week) One year fixed term contract (Funding is secured for 12 months. There is potential for the post to be […]
Collection of Translated resources for Covid times from the Migrant Info Hub
Please see the updated Translated resources page on the Migrant Info Hub. This page shows translated information available on the following topics. Translation News and updates National Guidance Test and trace Face Coverings Health information Mental Wellbeing WHO’s coronavirus WhatsApp information service Using Technology Domestic Abuse Children and families School Benefits Housing Shopping and Socialising […]
Young refugees publish ideas for change
Dear colleagues, I’m very excited to be sharing the booklet the ST4R group have made to capture the key messages they got from their survey asking other young migrants what changes they would like to see in Leeds and the UK. For more information on how the group collected and analysed their data, the technical […]
Windrush Compensation Scheme – Home Office engagement event 19th August 2020
Before coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, the Home Office ran a series of public events around the country to raise awareness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme and the work of the Windrush Taskforce. Engagement events are now taking place online. These events are open to everyone of any nationality. At all events, information is provided on who […]
Board vacancies: two new trustees needed for RETAS
RETAS is looking to recruit a new trustee to join our thriving charity. Ideally we are looking for applications from individuals with a specific interest and expertise in governance and the charitable sector We welcome applications from people who: Have a commitment to improving the life chances of refugees and asylum seekers from diverse backgrounds Are […]
LMP Blog is unstaffed for a week 27/7/20 – 2/8/20
Just a quick note to apologise: uploads and posts may not be authorised until 2/8/20 – we’re on holiday for a week, and have forgotten to arrange cover. Any uploads between now and then will be moderated on 2/8/20 in time for the next Monday Morning Digest on 3/8/20
A bundle of resources from Tudor Trust – focusing on orgs who want to re-open safely
This is an excerpt from a recent email from Tudor Trust that is too good not to share. Really helpful info here for any organisation thinking about how to prepare their buildings, offices, staff and volunteers for reopening Government advice on the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities Advice sheet on returning to […]
COVID 19 prevention and outbreak work – key messages for migrant communities
From Sam Powell at LCC Communities team Thank you for welcoming Laura and I to the LMP meeting to share and consult with you on the work that is taking place around the COVID 19 prevention and outbreak work – attached is the presentation giving an overview of this work. We are currently developing the […]