Vocal Meeting The Needs of Children,Young people and Families in Refugees and Asylum Seeking Communities in Salford Tuesday 17 th July 2012 Presented by Wilson Nkurunziza and Irfan Syed

Asylum Seekers dispersed in Greater Manchester( ) 2011:1 st Manchester:848,2 nd Salford:676, 3 rd Bolton: :1 st Manchester:879,2 nd Salford:670,3 rd Bolton: :1 st Manchester:997,2 nd Salford:796,3 rd Bolton:696 (From Demographics of Asylum Seekers 2012 report)

Health needs Access to health services( Lack of language, Destitution etc..) Family separation Horizon Centre reduces inequalities that asylum seekers faces by providing equitable culturally competent, safe and effective primary care in sensitive and holistic manner The effect of poverty and malnutrition have a negative effect on children and young people’s health (eg: Living on Vouchers) There is a limited amount of information available in Salford in relation to the area of drug and alcohol use amongst Young refugees and asylum seekers

Housing Needs Many Young people unsuitable accommodation leads to emotional difficulties such as having to cope with parents feeling of isolation and depression Moving houses by NASS affects the education of Young and children asylum seekers Transition period: Refugees are given 28 days to vacate NASS accommodation and find alternative housing

Education Unfamiliar with British Education system Parents can not help in most of the cases and children may be left to deal with difficulties(Supplementary classes in refugee and asylum seekers communities to help to achieve in schools) No access to further education for Young Asylum seekers and those on discretionary leave to remain School sometimes refuses places to asylum seekers and refugee fearing that it will affect test results unfavourably or due to the lack of support that may be needed High mobility and being housed in temporary accommodation

Employment Lack of understanding :UK Job culture Low Esteem Recognition of overseas qualification and work experience Lack of UK working experience and reference Lack of mentoring system :Job centres/Skills and work

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