Refugee Week 2019 – 17-23 June 2019
A selection of events across the North West that are taking place as part of Refugee Week 2019, celebrating the contribution of refugees to the UK.
Asylum
We work with local authorities, the Home Office, the housing provider (currently Serco), and voluntary sector colleagues to ensure that dispersed asylum seekers are not exposed to unnecessary risks, and are housed and supported in a way that causes minimum disruption to local communities. We provide advice, information and guidance, including news and statistics to our stakeholders.
Helping people seeking asylum access health care – resources from EHRC
Resources and guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission on how to help people seeking asylum with accessing healthcare services in the UK.
Forced Migration Toolkit – a free learning resource
The toolkit, produced by Doc Academy and Comic Relief, explores the topic of forced migration, and is designed for use in classrooms and schools.
Government White Paper on the future of UK immigration
The paper details the Government’s future plans for the UK border and immigration system.
Housing for Refugee Inclusion – SHARE Network Regional Conference
A two and a half day conference and study visit from March 6-8, 2019 in Vienna, Austria.
Language Support for Adult Refugees – a Council of Europe toolkit
This guidance from the Council of Europe has been produced to aid organisations and volunteers providing ESOL services.