Solace Surviving Exile and Persecution
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Solace: Improving the mental health of asylum seekers and refugees by providing specialist therapeutic services, training others and influencing change. Est 2006. https://www.solace-uk.org.uk/
Along with many others, Solace is very concerned about the proposed changes to the asylum system. We hope that common sense will prevail and the ideas will not be implemented. Read our initial response here: www.solace-uk.org.uk/difference-w...
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Along with many others, Solace is very concerned about the proposed changes to the asylum system. We hope that common sense will prevail and the ideas will not be implemented. Read our initial response here: www.solace-uk.org.uk/difference-w...
A place to heal: How asylum accommodation re-traumatises torture survivors
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November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A place to heal: How asylum accommodation re-traumatises torture survivors
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In her proposed changes to the asylum system the Home Secretary referred to the anger some people in the UK feel at the moment. People seeking protection in the UK are being used as scapegoats to deflect anger away from the problems that really need tackling. Communities need connecting not dividing
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
In her proposed changes to the asylum system the Home Secretary referred to the anger some people in the UK feel at the moment. People seeking protection in the UK are being used as scapegoats to deflect anger away from the problems that really need tackling. Communities need connecting not dividing
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We know why people come to the UK: because they already have family here, they speak some English, or they have long-standing ties that help them rebuild their lives in safety.
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We know why people come to the UK: because they already have family here, they speak some English, or they have long-standing ties that help them rebuild their lives in safety.
Solace has been part of the wonderful Spring Project in Sheffield since 2018. We met up as partner organisations yesterday and it was fantastic to talk about how our shared values really shine through. "We do things differently because we see that it works!" www.vas.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Solace has been part of the wonderful Spring Project in Sheffield since 2018. We met up as partner organisations yesterday and it was fantastic to talk about how our shared values really shine through. "We do things differently because we see that it works!" www.vas.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
Stress Awareness Week is coming to an end
But that doesn't mean people stop supporting you in your fight against stress
We have many proven techniques to lower stress, sleep, relax, ease body tension, relieve headaches etc
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
This video continues over there!
But that doesn't mean people stop supporting you in your fight against stress
We have many proven techniques to lower stress, sleep, relax, ease body tension, relieve headaches etc
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
This video continues over there!
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Stress Awareness Week is coming to an end
But that doesn't mean people stop supporting you in your fight against stress
We have many proven techniques to lower stress, sleep, relax, ease body tension, relieve headaches etc
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
This video continues over there!
But that doesn't mean people stop supporting you in your fight against stress
We have many proven techniques to lower stress, sleep, relax, ease body tension, relieve headaches etc
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
This video continues over there!
Separation from family members doesn’t just hurt emotionally; it stops people from being able to rebuild their lives. "You can’t settle into a new community, learn, work, or heal when part of you is still unsafe". Family reunion is critical for refugees. assets.redcross.org.uk/82b1e254-552...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Separation from family members doesn’t just hurt emotionally; it stops people from being able to rebuild their lives. "You can’t settle into a new community, learn, work, or heal when part of you is still unsafe". Family reunion is critical for refugees. assets.redcross.org.uk/82b1e254-552...
Charities rely on their Trustees to set the direction of the organisation but also to step in to help with many practical things. I want to say a huge thank you to our inspirational Solace Trustees. They are a fantastic bunch of knowledgeable people, and they are incredibly supportive. THANK YOU!
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Charities rely on their Trustees to set the direction of the organisation but also to step in to help with many practical things. I want to say a huge thank you to our inspirational Solace Trustees. They are a fantastic bunch of knowledgeable people, and they are incredibly supportive. THANK YOU!
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Hey Keir Starmer, get the memo?
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
October 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Hey Keir Starmer, get the memo?
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
'28 days to destitution". Thankyou for outlining the huge challenges refugees face in the first month after getting their status. Its still shocking and good to be reminded how brutal this is.
November 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
'28 days to destitution". Thankyou for outlining the huge challenges refugees face in the first month after getting their status. Its still shocking and good to be reminded how brutal this is.
This is a brilliant report by @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social which explains the reality of asylum accommodation and the impact on it has on the recovery process for survivors of torture. www.freedomfromtorture.org/sites/defaul...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This is a brilliant report by @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social which explains the reality of asylum accommodation and the impact on it has on the recovery process for survivors of torture. www.freedomfromtorture.org/sites/defaul...
Did you know you can support asylum seekers improve their mental health by using our video resources? www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. Tell us what issues you want help with and we will send a personalised response: forms.office.com/e/48CUYhBbF5
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. Tell us what issues you want help with and we will send a personalised response: forms.office.com/e/48CUYhBbF5
Helpful resources for refugees and people seeking safety | Solace
Helpful resources for refugees and people seeking safety - Surviving exile and persecution
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November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Did you know you can support asylum seekers improve their mental health by using our video resources? www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. Tell us what issues you want help with and we will send a personalised response: forms.office.com/e/48CUYhBbF5
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. Tell us what issues you want help with and we will send a personalised response: forms.office.com/e/48CUYhBbF5
🔴 FALSE 🔴
The UK is behind France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands & more in asylum applications per capita
While being the 2nd richest country in Europe
The UK is behind France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands & more in asylum applications per capita
While being the 2nd richest country in Europe
October 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🔴 FALSE 🔴
The UK is behind France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands & more in asylum applications per capita
While being the 2nd richest country in Europe
The UK is behind France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands & more in asylum applications per capita
While being the 2nd richest country in Europe
This statement from people living in asylum hotels in Greater Manchester is a compassionate response to the rise in violent protests written by people who are living it every day. I hope it leads to more nuanced conversations and understanding. Thankyou to everyone involved in putting it together.
Recently, we have seen an increase in protests and demonstrations outside asylum hotels, driven by misinformation and fear.
Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have written a statement to respond directly to the concerns and questions they’ve heard from local communities.
Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have written a statement to respond directly to the concerns and questions they’ve heard from local communities.
Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group: Our response to the protests outside hotels - GMIAU
Statement from a group in Manchester who have lived experience of living in asylum accommodation responding to the racist far-right protests
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October 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This statement from people living in asylum hotels in Greater Manchester is a compassionate response to the rise in violent protests written by people who are living it every day. I hope it leads to more nuanced conversations and understanding. Thankyou to everyone involved in putting it together.
Many countries have banned asylum seekers from working
🚨Not a single country saw a reduction in asylum cases the following few years, not even a simple correlation🚨
94% of asylum seekers want to work, if their work ban were lifted, they could add £333 million annually to the economy
🚨Not a single country saw a reduction in asylum cases the following few years, not even a simple correlation🚨
94% of asylum seekers want to work, if their work ban were lifted, they could add £333 million annually to the economy
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Many countries have banned asylum seekers from working
🚨Not a single country saw a reduction in asylum cases the following few years, not even a simple correlation🚨
94% of asylum seekers want to work, if their work ban were lifted, they could add £333 million annually to the economy
🚨Not a single country saw a reduction in asylum cases the following few years, not even a simple correlation🚨
94% of asylum seekers want to work, if their work ban were lifted, they could add £333 million annually to the economy
Thankyou @imixuk.bsky.social for the workshop today sharing such useful information about crisis communications. Hearing about the abuse and misinformation charities have endured recently is shocking.
October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thankyou @imixuk.bsky.social for the workshop today sharing such useful information about crisis communications. Hearing about the abuse and misinformation charities have endured recently is shocking.
Toay is #worldmentalhealthday and Solace is stressing the word "world". Whoever you are and whatever your background we stand alongside you today with warm wishes and welcome.
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Toay is #worldmentalhealthday and Solace is stressing the word "world". Whoever you are and whatever your background we stand alongside you today with warm wishes and welcome.
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There is so much focus on division so today it is great to come together with other charities, services and local authorities to discuss how we can provide welcome and safety. @migrationyorkshire.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
There is so much focus on division so today it is great to come together with other charities, services and local authorities to discuss how we can provide welcome and safety. @migrationyorkshire.bsky.social
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Today feels like a good day to remember that most of us believe in welcome 💜
Here are some of the thousands of messages we've received from supporters recently. We'll be delivering them to Number 10, because it seems the government needs this reminder too.
Here are some of the thousands of messages we've received from supporters recently. We'll be delivering them to Number 10, because it seems the government needs this reminder too.
September 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today feels like a good day to remember that most of us believe in welcome 💜
Here are some of the thousands of messages we've received from supporters recently. We'll be delivering them to Number 10, because it seems the government needs this reminder too.
Here are some of the thousands of messages we've received from supporters recently. We'll be delivering them to Number 10, because it seems the government needs this reminder too.
No refugee lives an easy life
UK has stripped £5bn in aid including funds that work to prevent conflicts by 45%
Slashing support in refugee hotspots and wanting there to be fewer refugees is comical
Immigration is blamed when no country's research has come close to proving that immigration is bad
UK has stripped £5bn in aid including funds that work to prevent conflicts by 45%
Slashing support in refugee hotspots and wanting there to be fewer refugees is comical
Immigration is blamed when no country's research has come close to proving that immigration is bad
September 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
No refugee lives an easy life
UK has stripped £5bn in aid including funds that work to prevent conflicts by 45%
Slashing support in refugee hotspots and wanting there to be fewer refugees is comical
Immigration is blamed when no country's research has come close to proving that immigration is bad
UK has stripped £5bn in aid including funds that work to prevent conflicts by 45%
Slashing support in refugee hotspots and wanting there to be fewer refugees is comical
Immigration is blamed when no country's research has come close to proving that immigration is bad
Maryam, an architect, left Afghanistan but it was art that freed her from her mental battle
For a long time, she felt she couldn’t do anything useful
She was able to express her feelings and take a break from her harsh reality
We take this and combine it with proven therapeutic techniques
For a long time, she felt she couldn’t do anything useful
She was able to express her feelings and take a break from her harsh reality
We take this and combine it with proven therapeutic techniques
September 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Maryam, an architect, left Afghanistan but it was art that freed her from her mental battle
For a long time, she felt she couldn’t do anything useful
She was able to express her feelings and take a break from her harsh reality
We take this and combine it with proven therapeutic techniques
For a long time, she felt she couldn’t do anything useful
She was able to express her feelings and take a break from her harsh reality
We take this and combine it with proven therapeutic techniques
Asylum Seekers are easily blamed for problems they have no part in
You can send a quick positive message or story about asylum seekers with this link and it will be delivered directly to 10 Downing Street!
act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/175622/...
All thanks to @refugeeaction.bsky.social
You can send a quick positive message or story about asylum seekers with this link and it will be delivered directly to 10 Downing Street!
act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/175622/...
All thanks to @refugeeaction.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Asylum Seekers are easily blamed for problems they have no part in
You can send a quick positive message or story about asylum seekers with this link and it will be delivered directly to 10 Downing Street!
act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/175622/...
All thanks to @refugeeaction.bsky.social
You can send a quick positive message or story about asylum seekers with this link and it will be delivered directly to 10 Downing Street!
act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/175622/...
All thanks to @refugeeaction.bsky.social
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A court just gave these violent demonstrators what they wanted. After weeks of disorder, the Epping hotel won't house people seeking asylum.
No one should have to live in hotels. But this sets a terrifying precedent. Government must step up to protect people from more violent demos.
No one should have to live in hotels. But this sets a terrifying precedent. Government must step up to protect people from more violent demos.
August 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A court just gave these violent demonstrators what they wanted. After weeks of disorder, the Epping hotel won't house people seeking asylum.
No one should have to live in hotels. But this sets a terrifying precedent. Government must step up to protect people from more violent demos.
No one should have to live in hotels. But this sets a terrifying precedent. Government must step up to protect people from more violent demos.
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We join 200+ organisations to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests.
We must stand in unity rather than division. Hope rather than hate. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugees
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/far-right-re...
We must stand in unity rather than division. Hope rather than hate. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugees
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/far-right-re...
Press release: More than 200 organisations sign open letter in response to anti-refugee protests - Together With Refugees
Monday 11 August 2025 More than 200 refugee organisations, charities, trade unions and more have signed an open letter to party leaders (1) today (Monday 11 August 2025) condemning the anti-refugee pr...
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We join 200+ organisations to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests.
We must stand in unity rather than division. Hope rather than hate. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugees
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/far-right-re...
We must stand in unity rather than division. Hope rather than hate. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugees
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/far-right-re...