The nature of Newham is that the borough will be hosting residents seeking asylum. Many of these residents may be quite vulnerable and it's important for frontline workers to understand the rights and entitlements of asylum seeking people.
This session will cover:
- People seeking asylum or refugee – what’s the difference?
- An overview of the asylum system and what is referred to as the hostile environment.
- Asylum support – what is it, what seeking asylum people are entitled to receive and how should they access it?
- Other important entitlements, access to health services, enrolment into schools and further education
- Where can you find assistance for people seeking asylum
