As greater numbers of people seeking sanctuary are housed in institutional settings like hotels for long periods of time, we are hosting a free online event to share ideas and best practice.
This event is designed to support and empower City of Sanctuary regional groups to learn more about hotel accommodation.
Speakers include:
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Mabli Jones of Asylum Matters: Will provide overview of the wider picture around hotels and institutional accommodation and Asylum Matters work on this issue.
- Elahe Ziai of IMIX: Provide key suggestions for how to manage any media queries/reports around the hotel accommodation issue.
- A person currently living in a hotel will share his experiences.
- Rosie Tapfield, of Newcastle Council/Inclusion team will speak about hotel accommodation in the NE/Newcastle over the last year and reference how the council works with local groups to support people.
- Sarah Stewart, Falkirk FOSS – She will share how FOSS have been supporting people in hotels.
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Liz Hibberd of Manchester CoS – She will share how Manchester CoS has supported hotels in/around Manchester.
There will be time for Q & A and open discussion after the speakers have shared their expertise.