@richieorton.bsky.social
Working in the refugee sector as an operations manager. Refugees are very welcome.
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@mindwellleeds.bsky.social Please help to share the fantastic resources on our website which can really help refugees and asylum seekers improve their mental health www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. This can really help over the holidays especially
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. This can really help over the holidays especially
Helpful resources for refugees and people seeking safety | Solace
Helpful resources for refugees and people seeking safety - Surviving exile and persecution
www.solace-uk.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
@mindwellleeds.bsky.social Please help to share the fantastic resources on our website which can really help refugees and asylum seekers improve their mental health www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. This can really help over the holidays especially
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. This can really help over the holidays especially
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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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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...
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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
www.solace-uk.org.uk
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
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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
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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
gmiau.org
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.
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Our friends PAFRAS are hiring:
Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80)
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am on 17th November
pafras.org.uk for the application pack!
Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80)
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am on 17th November
pafras.org.uk for the application pack!
October 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Our friends PAFRAS are hiring:
Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80)
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am on 17th November
pafras.org.uk for the application pack!
Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80)
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am on 17th November
pafras.org.uk for the application pack!
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If you work with refugees, our new webinars are some of the best free resources
Understand refugee mental health, be trauma informed and help navigate the UK's complex systems
With specific webinars each for education, health & social care professionals
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/cfw...
Understand refugee mental health, be trauma informed and help navigate the UK's complex systems
With specific webinars each for education, health & social care professionals
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/cfw...
August 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
If you work with refugees, our new webinars are some of the best free resources
Understand refugee mental health, be trauma informed and help navigate the UK's complex systems
With specific webinars each for education, health & social care professionals
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/cfw...
Understand refugee mental health, be trauma informed and help navigate the UK's complex systems
With specific webinars each for education, health & social care professionals
www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/cfw...
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We cannot stress enough how harmful asylum hotels are — contrary to the perception that they are 'luxurious'. They must be closed urgently but not be replaced with crumbling, overcrowded & isolated large sites.
Thanks @benchu.bsky.social for dispelling the myths around asylum hotels 👇
Thanks @benchu.bsky.social for dispelling the myths around asylum hotels 👇
How many illegal immigrants are living in the UK?
Are they put up in ‘four star hotels’?
Are phones and iPads provided?
Following comments made by Rylan Clark, BBC Verify Policy Correspondent Ben Chu goes through the data and information for #Newsnight
Are they put up in ‘four star hotels’?
Are phones and iPads provided?
Following comments made by Rylan Clark, BBC Verify Policy Correspondent Ben Chu goes through the data and information for #Newsnight
September 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We cannot stress enough how harmful asylum hotels are — contrary to the perception that they are 'luxurious'. They must be closed urgently but not be replaced with crumbling, overcrowded & isolated large sites.
Thanks @benchu.bsky.social for dispelling the myths around asylum hotels 👇
Thanks @benchu.bsky.social for dispelling the myths around asylum hotels 👇
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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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10,000s stood up to restore peace last year August 7th and it's happening again this year 7-10 August!
We’re showing our neighbours, our MPs and the country just how much support for refugees there is!
Get involved togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-weekend-2025/
#WelcomeWeekend @RefugeeTogether
We’re showing our neighbours, our MPs and the country just how much support for refugees there is!
Get involved togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-weekend-2025/
#WelcomeWeekend @RefugeeTogether
August 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
10,000s stood up to restore peace last year August 7th and it's happening again this year 7-10 August!
We’re showing our neighbours, our MPs and the country just how much support for refugees there is!
Get involved togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-weekend-2025/
#WelcomeWeekend @RefugeeTogether
We’re showing our neighbours, our MPs and the country just how much support for refugees there is!
Get involved togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-weekend-2025/
#WelcomeWeekend @RefugeeTogether
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Here is a sneak peek of our music group learning one part for their performance at the Play House next week for #RefugeeWeek
Thursday, 19th, 1.30 pm at the Leeds Play House
There will also be an exhibition with our clients' art too!
Thursday, 19th, 1.30 pm at the Leeds Play House
There will also be an exhibition with our clients' art too!
June 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Here is a sneak peek of our music group learning one part for their performance at the Play House next week for #RefugeeWeek
Thursday, 19th, 1.30 pm at the Leeds Play House
There will also be an exhibition with our clients' art too!
Thursday, 19th, 1.30 pm at the Leeds Play House
There will also be an exhibition with our clients' art too!
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It’s #RefugeeWeek on the 16th, our music group will be performing a few songs at the Leeds Play House & our clients’ artwork will also be showcased!
A massive thanks to the Play House for putting so much on for Refugee Week
Find out more here: www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/leeds-playho...
A massive thanks to the Play House for putting so much on for Refugee Week
Find out more here: www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/leeds-playho...
June 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s #RefugeeWeek on the 16th, our music group will be performing a few songs at the Leeds Play House & our clients’ artwork will also be showcased!
A massive thanks to the Play House for putting so much on for Refugee Week
Find out more here: www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/leeds-playho...
A massive thanks to the Play House for putting so much on for Refugee Week
Find out more here: www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/leeds-playho...
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🎨 We are looking for an Artist-in-Residence (individual/collective) for a 3-month paid residency (Sept–Dec 2025).
Work with our archive + communities affected by state violence, grief & resistance.
💰 £6K + materials
📍 Hybrid: London/home/studio
🗓️ Deadline: Mon 7 July, 1pm
Details 👉 bit.ly/4kWoebu
Work with our archive + communities affected by state violence, grief & resistance.
💰 £6K + materials
📍 Hybrid: London/home/studio
🗓️ Deadline: Mon 7 July, 1pm
Details 👉 bit.ly/4kWoebu
June 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🎨 We are looking for an Artist-in-Residence (individual/collective) for a 3-month paid residency (Sept–Dec 2025).
Work with our archive + communities affected by state violence, grief & resistance.
💰 £6K + materials
📍 Hybrid: London/home/studio
🗓️ Deadline: Mon 7 July, 1pm
Details 👉 bit.ly/4kWoebu
Work with our archive + communities affected by state violence, grief & resistance.
💰 £6K + materials
📍 Hybrid: London/home/studio
🗓️ Deadline: Mon 7 July, 1pm
Details 👉 bit.ly/4kWoebu
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The horrors in Gaza continue as the Israeli military opens fire at a food distribution point.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
June 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The horrors in Gaza continue as the Israeli military opens fire at a food distribution point.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
And yet Keir Starmer still refuses to act.
The government must end all arms sales to Israel, call for an immediate ceasefire and denounce Israel's atrocities for what they are - genocide.
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14,000 babies will die in Gaza in the next 48 hours if Israel continues to prevent baby food aid from reaching Palestinians.
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
May 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
14,000 babies will die in Gaza in the next 48 hours if Israel continues to prevent baby food aid from reaching Palestinians.
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
There is no question, no nuance, no possible justification.
We must do everything we possibly can to stop Israel from committing such atrocities #r4today
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This government is proposing an escalation of hostile, racist immigration controls. They say that building an industry of cruelty and forcing people into detention and destitution is the only way to solve the problems Britain is facing. But these are not solutions. ⬇️
May 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This government is proposing an escalation of hostile, racist immigration controls. They say that building an industry of cruelty and forcing people into detention and destitution is the only way to solve the problems Britain is facing. But these are not solutions. ⬇️
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Our next free training for people working and volunteering with sanctuary seekers and refugees in Leeds is now available to book. An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience on Monday 14 July 25. For more information and to book www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/spe...
Wellbeing at Work: An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience | Solace
Wellbeing at Work: An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience - Surviving exile and persecution
www.solace-uk.org.uk
April 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our next free training for people working and volunteering with sanctuary seekers and refugees in Leeds is now available to book. An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience on Monday 14 July 25. For more information and to book www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/spe...
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Over 800 people have completed our courses and the BACP found at the time 97% felt more confident supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Read the full report here & the courses are on our homepage
www.solace-uk.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read the full report here & the courses are on our homepage
www.solace-uk.org.uk/wp-content/u...
April 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Over 800 people have completed our courses and the BACP found at the time 97% felt more confident supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Read the full report here & the courses are on our homepage
www.solace-uk.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Read the full report here & the courses are on our homepage
www.solace-uk.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Our next free training for professionals in Leeds is now available to book. Understanding factors impacting wellbeing in asylum Seekers and refugees. Monday 28th April 2025 10.00-12:30. www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/spe...
Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in RAS | Solace
Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in RAS - Surviving exile and persecution
www.solace-uk.org.uk
February 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Our next free training for professionals in Leeds is now available to book. Understanding factors impacting wellbeing in asylum Seekers and refugees. Monday 28th April 2025 10.00-12:30. www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/spe...