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One-day conference | 21 May 2009 | London
Migrant populations new to the UK are vulnerable. Without recourse to public funds, and without the right help, there is a high likelihood that they will end up sleeping rough.
This conference will explore the short and long-term support options, as well as the housing, health, employment and benefit entitlements of 3 different migrant groups; these groups being those who are most likely to face destitution:
▪ Central and Eastern Europeans
▪ failed asylum seekers
▪ other migrants outside the asylum system.
In November 2008, the Government committed to tackling rough sleeping, with one of the aims targeted at supporting migrant populations. This conference is an opportunity to support this aim and improve the outcomes for these vulnerable groups, by bringing together Local Authorities and voluntary sector organisations to share understanding, solutions and approaches.
Everyone has the right to shelter in 21st century Europe. Join us at this practical one-day event and help tackle one of the key feeder routes to someone sleeping rough.
For more information or to book your place:
T: 020 7960 3032 | E: events@homelesslink.org.uk
