‘Someone who smiles, that’s all you need’: life in Yorkshire and Humber for a young person seeking asylum
Read the full research report from the Welcoming Young Refugees project on life in Yorkshire and Humber for young people seeking asylum.
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.
Claiming Universal Credit and other benefits if you are a refugee – DWP advice
Advice from the Department of Work and Pensions for refugees on how to claim Universal Credit and other benefits.
Migrant Help Commissioning Framework – procurement round now open
UPDATE: The procurement round has now been extended until the 29th November 2019.
Improving the experiences of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children – conference
A conference event aimed at engaging frontline workers and professionals working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.
Fostering Across Borders – final report and resources
Details from the final report of the Fostering Across Borders (FAB) project, led by the International Organization for Migration.
Welcome – a Home Office guide for new refugees
Home Office guidance for adults who have been newly granted asylum in England.
Living in Asylum Accommodation – a Home Office guide
Guidance from the Home Office for asylum seekers living in temporary accommodation while their asylum claim is assessed.