The UK is a safe home to approximately 1% of the world’s refugees, people forcibly displaced due to persecution, wars and violence, human rights abuses and, increasingly, as a result of climate change.
In 2022, asylum seekers and refugees made up approximately 17% of immigrants to the UK.
The fate of refugees and asylum seekers has been heavily politicised in recent years, putting pressure on governments around the world to change policies, build walls and stop illegal movements. The reality is that global forces and trends tell us that these numbers will continue to grow, putting already strained national resources under increasing pressure.
How do we prepare our institutions, our infrastructure and our communities to incorporate these newcomers so they can become productive members of our society?
The insights shared at this event have value across society, for businesses like building and construction, skills development and healthcare, for those providing services to refugees and asylum seekers, and for educational institutions.
Open Forum Events is pleased to be hosting the third Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers conference which will explore the immediate and long-term needs of people arriving in the UK.
The comprehensive programme has been developed to furnish delegates with improved awareness and knowledge which can benefit their professional roles. This agenda devotes maximum plenary time to the issues that really matter, with updates on the latest policy developments, the support currently on offer and the gaps in provision that need to be closed. A line up of expert speakers and contributors will deliver a series of presentations to inform and inspire best practices, whilst interactive question and answer panels will allow for further debate and discussion. There will be throughout the day
ample opportunity for informal networking and professional engagement to complete the conference experience.
These are challenging issues deserving of serious discussion.
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This conference is designed to induce change with knowledge, innovation, and inspiration.
Any transformation of a process or service requires the input of products and services devised to make improvements such as digital technologies; training provision; workforce planning; outsourced services; data and analytics etc.
If your organisation supports change through your products and services, our delegates and conference participants will be ready to engage with you.
The presentation will provide a broad statistical and policy overview of asylum and refugee migration to the UK. This will include analysis of small boat arrivals, the Illegal Migration Act, the Rwanda plan, and the Ukraine and Afghan schemes.
Addressing the Refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people have substantial physical, mental and social health needs, and often face barriers to access healthcare. This talk explores how NHS services could identify and address the unmet needs of this vulnerable population.
Community Sponsorship is a refugee resettlement programme with local people at its heart.
Community Sponsorship is a shared endeavor. Individuals who may or may not already know each other form a group and work together to prepare for and welcome a refugee family to their local area. When communities lead the welcome, refugees have the benefit of a local support network right from day one.
The group supports the family through their first year in the UK to live independent lives, learn English, and access schools, benefits, healthcare and employment and participate fully in the community. These groups receive training and support from Reset through every stage of their journey.
Allocated planned time for speakers to receive questions from the audience and induce further discussion.
Conceptualisations of mental health vary from place to place and culture to culture, and the western perspective on what it means to be well or unwell does not necessarily capture the experiences of refugees living in the UK, who represent a diverse group of people. This presentation will outline multiple ways of approaching therapeutic work in this sector, underscoring the need for a consideration of idiomatic expressions of mental health and ways in which this can be incorporated into existing psychological practice.
The International Rescue Committee’s Healing Classrooms programme was developed in 1997 to support children and teachers fleeing conflict and disaster. Since then, it has been delivered in over 20 countries, supporting over 1.5 million children. Its latest iteration came in 2022 when it was adapted to fit the UK context in response to large numbers of refugee children arriving from Ukraine and Afghanistan. Since then, over 700 schools have become Healing Classrooms schools and nearly 2,000 teachers have completed the course. In this talk we will discuss what a Healing Classroom is and why it is so vital in modern Britian.
A hot, two-course lunch consisting of multiple options will be provided for delegates. We cater for all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten/dairy-free; just notify us ahead of time should you have any allergens or requirements.
In this presentation, Banaz Kamil, a second-year PhD researcher, will explore the challenges of interpretation in the context of asylum seekers and refugees. Drawing from personal experiences as an asylum seeker, as well as academic research, Banaz will emphasise the important role of accurate interpretation in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees. By delving into the nuances of interpretation and identifying potential barriers, attendees will gain valuable insights into how to ensure that asylum seekers receive comprehensive and appropriate support services throughout their journey. This is crucial as language interpretation acts as a vital link between refugees and organisations providing legal and other forms of assistance.
Historically, the NHS has struggled to recruit to particular roles. Here is an opportunity for us to respond to the demands of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan by engaging with over 200,000 refugees currently living in the UK. It is also a chance to tap into the skills, experiences and diversity of the people living within our communities.
Key takeaways for delegates:
“Settled refugees could be a big part of the solution to NHS workforce challenges”.
“Employers in the UK need to recognise that a lot of the skilled & non skilled workforce they are looking for, already lives within their local communities and waiting to be tapped into”.
The Shpresa Programme is a user-led organisation that promotes the integration with dignity of the Albanian-speaking community in the UK, as well as enabling all to play a positive and active role in British society.
The dramatic rise in homelessness amongst those leaving the asylum system in the past year has had a stark impact on individuals, communities, and frontline services.
NACCOM (No Accommodation Network) is a network of 140 UK-wide organisations and charities support people seeking asylum, refugees, and other migrants who are experiencing destitution and homelessness.
Showcasing expertise and good practice from across the network, we will outline the practical steps that voluntary services, and councils, can take to prevent and end homelessness amongst refugees and other migrants in their local area.
Presenting new data from our Annual Survey, we will also discuss what the latest evidence from the NACCOM network tells us about migrant destitution in the UK today, the drivers and impacts of recent trends, and the response needed from a new government in order to end homelessness for all.
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