Policy

Routes out of destitution for people with insecure immigration status

An introduction to different routes out of destitution for people in the immigration system – for organisations in the North West of England

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, GMIAU is offering a whistle-stop introduction to routes out of destitution for people without secure immigration status.

The session will look at the different support available to individuals and families depending on their circumstances. This is to highlight the work of the "Destitution Team" at GMIAU and also to encourage referrals for those in need.

The areas covered include:

Online
Shared Topic Areas
Capacity Building

Understanding the Immigration and Asylum System

A brief exploration of the immigration and asylum system for people working in housing and homelessness in Greater Manchester.

In this training session, put on by the Restricted Eligibility Support Service, aimed at people working in housing and homelessness across Greater Manchester, will explore an introduction to the immigration system in the UK, how people can enter and seek leave to remain in the UK and the restrictions imposed. The session will also explore the asylum system, including why people seek protection in the UK and an outline of the asylum process.
 

Online
Shared Topic Areas
Capacity Building

State of the Manchester VCSE Sector 2021 Report Launch – Creating the future

"This is a report about the past, but it has to start a conversation about the future." This Manchester Voluntary Sector Assembly event will launch the State of the Manchester VSCE 2021 report, talk about its findings and you will have the chance to discuss with VCSE colleagues what the future could look like and how we can work towards this together.

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Capacity Building

Manchester City Council Update: The New Manchester Housing Allocation Scheme

This latest Manchester City Council update will be sharing information on the review of the Manchester Housing Allocation Scheme and there will be time to ask questions

The Manchester Housing Allocation Scheme sets out the principles and rules by which people apply for social housing, including who qualifies to join the housing register and how the council prioritises who gets a home.

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Homelessness

Macc Policy Network Meeting

The Macc Policy Network is an opportunity for people involved in the voluntary sector across Manchester to learn from each other about what is happening in policy and strategy in the city. The more we share, the more effective we can be.

In this first network meeting, members of the Macc Policy and Influence Team will talk about the wide range of strategic discussions we are involved in and share our views on future directions and opportunities. There’ll be plenty of time for discussion and getting to know each other.

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Capacity Building
Policy and Influence

Community Reporter Training - Homelessness

We think that people telling their own stories about the experiences that matter to them, and that are important to their lives is powerful stuff. Community Reporting is all about storytelling. At the heart of what we do is helping people to find their voice and describe their own realities through storytelling. We use basic digital skills and pocket technology such as smartphones and tablets to support people to tell their own stories, in their own ways.

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Homelessness
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