Asylum Resources and Support Organisations
Resources
Hate Crime Guides
The North East Migration Partnership has worked together with partners to develop a Hate Crime Guide which is available in different languages. Click the below button for further information.
Health and Wellbeing Resources
The North East Migration Partnership has pulled together information for asylum seekers and professionals regarding mental health support and general health.
Discontinuation Process Overview
The Noth East Migration Partnership has created a Discontinuation Process Overview which includes information for professionals on the discontinuation process. The leaflet includes information on positive and negative decisions, and signposting to supporting organisations such as Migrant Help. To view the leaflet, click below.
Asylum and Migration Glossary
The North East Migration Partnership has created a glossary to help with understanding the language surrounding the asylum and migration process in the UK.
Right to Remain Toolkit
Right to Remain has produced a toolkit guide to the UK immigration and asylum system.. The toolkit provides information on the different stages of the asylum process.
Support Organisations
NEMP Directory of Services
NEMP has a service directory for refugees and asylum seekers, where you can search for a range of services in your area. Services range from volunteering and job advice drop-ins to information on where your local food bank is located. You can filter the search by service type and distance. Below are some key national organisations.
Migrant Help
Migrant Help is a charity that provides independent advice and guidance to assist asylum seekers in the UK move through and understand the asylum process. They also run a free asylum helpline which is available 24 hours a day. It is available to all asylum seekers in the UK by calling 0808 8010 503.
NRPF Network
No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) is a national network that safeguards the welfare of destitute families, adults and care leavers who are unable to access benefits due to their immigration status. NRPF has produced a range of free resources available on the link below.
The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross is the UK’s largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Citizens Advice (CAB)
Citizens Advice is a service that provides free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice about people’s rights and responsibilities.