Northern Refugee Centre Takes Action To Support Vulnerable Women
Thursday, 08 May 2008
On 23rd April 2008, the NRC joined hundreds of organisations across the country, in a day of direct action to support vulnerable women, forced into destitution by domestic violence and the immigration rules.
Meeting hears from refugees denied UK healthcare
Thursday, 24 April 2008
A meeting of South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group and the City of Sanctuary has heard of the suffering of asylum seekers denied health care in the UK.
The meeting, on 14th April at the Showroom in Sheffield, heard how asylum seekers, including those receiving support from the Home Office, were affected.
NHS ban on failed asylum seeker treatment unlawful
Friday, 11 April 2008
The High Court has ruled that the Department of Health guidance on NHS regulations, preventing failed asylum seekers obtaining free NHS treatment, are unlawful.
Under regulations, only those ordinarily resident in the UK are exempt from charge for all treatment. The court held that the part of the guidance which placed a restrictive interpretation as to who was ordinarily resident in the UK was wrong.
Finding Immigration Advice in Sheffield
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
This new leaflet on finding immigration advice in the not-for-profit sector is now downloadable from this website. It has been produced by the NRC for CLASSY - the advice centres consortium in Sheffield. It does not cover private sector solicitors (whether on legal aid or those who charge fees).
Extra Help for mothers, children, and for other costs on section 4 asylum support
Wednesday, 05 March 2008
Changes to asylum support rules mean that asylum seekers on section 4 support (vouchers) can claim extra help. The new rules introduce a one-off maternity payment of £250, £3.00 per week vouchers during the last 8 weeks of pregnancy, extra weekly payments for children under 3-years of age, and weekly clothing allowances of £5.00 for all children under 16. The NRC urges all families with children to make a claim for this help as soon as possible.
Annual Report 2006-2007
Friday, 29 February 2008
Download the annual report (Warning: This file is very large and may take a while to download)
As you will see it has been a very challenging year for us and we are anticipating the same to be true for this coming year. However, we are very proud of our achievements and hope that you will enjoy reading about them.
We are continually trying to improve and develop our services in response to feedback and service need. Therefore we would welcome any comments or ideas you have about current or future services.
Jim Steinke.