Asylum seekers and refugees
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GENERAL SUPPORT
Migrant Help UK protect people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma. They support those most in need and least likely to find support elsewhere, whilst aiming to bridge community gaps and bring services and support together. You can call their free asylum helpline on 0808 8010 503.
Migration Yorkshire supports people and organisations to achieve the most positive outcomes of migration for everyone in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Visit the website or call 0113 378 8188.
Refugee Action help people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes, getting them the basic support they need to live again with dignity, and helping them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK.
Guidance on how to apply for asylum, available in English and a range of other languages.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Introduction cards to use at the doctors - ESOL/refugees and asylum seekers
A pocket sized card for use when visiting the GP. On one side is the English text and the other side has the translation. It can be used to make an introduction to the reception, to request equal and fair treatment, and to ask for compassion and understanding of difficult circumstances.
Communication cards for medical support - ESOL/refugees and asylum seekers
A double-sided card with useful vocabulary and phrases with translations. It can be used to speed up and clarify communication about health problems with the doctor, nurse, reception staff, in the hospital, with people who work in supporting organisations and to members of the public.
Therapy and support for survivors of torture in the UK.
SUPPORT IN LEEDS
Find out what to do once you get refugee or humanitarian protection status and you live in Leeds.
This website provides information to people moving to Leeds about services, support and amenities available in the city.
LASSN supports asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds by empowering them and helping them to integrate into the UK, whilst being happy and accessing their needs.
PAFRAS provide support and information to refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, including support with legal information.
Leeds Refugee Forum provides a voice for refugees and their communities. You can visit the website or call 0113 244 9600.
New Roots Leeds offer crisis support, social integration advice and activities, and support with education and employment. You can call them on 07778 105 404.
Join the meeting every Thursday at 1:30pm at Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds City Centre (near the train station). The Conversation Club is an informal and friendly space for asylum seekers and refugees to improve and practise their English through social engagement, by chatting over tea and playing games together – instead of in a formal teaching environment.
Bahar Women’s Association aims to support women from all different backgrounds to have equal opportunities in day-to-day life, from helping with delivering food parcels to offering advocacy work, such as applying for benefits or passports. You can call 07815 506 017 between 10am-4pm Monday and Thursday.
SUPPORT IN BRADFORD
Bradford Refugee Forum provides a strong voice for the asylum and refugee community, building an all-inclusive Forum that is self-sustaining and daring to be different. You can visit the website or call 01274 965 659.
SUPPORT IN HARROGATE AND NORTH YORKSHIRE
The Harrogate Hub worked with the City of Sanctuary Harrogate District and HADCA to join in with supporting and welcoming refugees to the town. Visit the site to get useful information and guidance.
The Toy Library is based in Knaresborough - you can book toys to borrow for your children so that you don't have to buy toys and you can keep things interesting for your little ones. They also run play sessions during term time. A free one-year membership is available for refugees. Visit the site to find out more.