Working with Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants & EU Nationals

Course Outline:

This one day course examines the rights of migrants under UK and European Law. You will be briefed on all the fundamental issues such as barriers faced by different groups and their respective entitlement to services. As a participant, you will be given up-to-date knowledge on the housing, employment and welfare entitlements of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and EU nationals.

This course is highly participative and the course packs are comprehensive.

Who should attend?

Anyone who works with new migrants, refugees and asylum seekers; anyone who needs a thorough understanding of the barriers faced by these groups in accessing services such as housing, employment and welfare entitlements. It is particularly relevant to people working in social work, housing, welfare, education, employment, health, community development or the justice system.

Course Outcomes:

• Understand the barriers faced by refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and EU nationals
• Have an awareness of the relevant legislation that impacts on individuals from these communities
• Have a knowledge of their housing, employment and welfare entitlements
• Be equipped to effectively review and update your organisation’s policy and practice

Latest Reviews:

'This course is one of the most informative enjoyable courses I have ever been on. The information during the training was really easy to understand and the booklet and information in the packs is a great memory jogger. Really fantastic.'

'Challenging agenda put together extremely well and was enjoyable and well delivered. Excellent, entirely relevant and engaging. Buffet lunch was great too.'

To book your place, please contact Ms Suki Sangha, Training Officer, Positive Action in Housing Ltd, 98 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PJ, Tel: 0141 353 2220, email suki@paih.org