COVID 19 – City of Sanctuary UK update
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Coronavirus and Healthcare Charging
We welcome the Department of Health and Social Care updated guidance on the ‘NHS visitor and migrant cost recovery programme’ in light of the coronavirus outbreak to make clear that no charges will be applied for the diagnosis or treatment of the virus.
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Guidance on Coronavirus
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Theatre of Sanctuary Network Assembly meets in Sheffield
City of Sanctuary's Arts Stream has become more of a river than a trickle in recent months, with a second…
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Lift the Ban Coalition Gathering
On 3rd March the Lift the Ban coalition came together to plan the next steps for the campaign for the…
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Another cohort of Sanctuary in Politics graduates!
On Saturday 29th February, 18 participants who are all seeking sanctuary in the UK graduated from the North East, Yorkshire…
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Working with Local Authorities
What is a ‘City of Sanctuary?’
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New reports highlight the scale of destitution
Two reports below highlight the impact of asylum destitution and make some recommendations on what can done to address some of the challenges.
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Asylum Matters seeking case studies for AIRE service
Asylum Matters are looking for people who have accessed Migrant Help line services to share their perspectives and experiences. They…
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Refugees given the right to vote in Scotland
Refugees living in Scotland have secured the the right to vote in the country's national and local elections. It’s a…
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Report recommends a refugee-led mental health service
Race on The Agenda (ROTA) has released a new report recommending for a refugee-led mental health service. The new report,…
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Yorkshire & Humberside 2020 Gathering
The Yorkshire and Humberside Gathering took place on Saturday 15 February 2020 at Leeds University – it as a brilliant…
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Sanctuary in Scotland events in Edinburgh, March 13 and 14 2020
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National Energy Action launch project to support refugees to keep warm and safe homes
Empowered by Energy, a project run by the National Energy Action (NEA) to support refugees and asylum seekers to ensure they…
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City of Sanctuary Update from the Chair and Chief Officer
Dear City of Sanctuary Friends,
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Working with Local Authorities.
This article has been written by Forward Maisokwadzo from Bristol City of Sanctuary who is also an inclusion advisor to…