Refugees/Asylum Training Sessions

Refugee Action is an independent national UK charity working with refugees and asylum seekers to build new lives and become active participants in UK society.

Refugee Action is conducting the following training sessions in Plymouth to help understand the asylum system and receive asylum support. Please fill this form to book your training session.

Refugee Action contact:
Tel: 01752 235 030
Fax: 01752 268 805

Course Title: Understanding the asylum system

Date of Course: Monday, 13th September 2010

Time of Course: 10am-4pm

Venue of Course: Respect Suite, 2nd Floor, Prideaux Court, Palace Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AY

Objectives:

• Increase awareness and understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Challenge common misconceptions about asylum seekers and refugees
• Understand the journey from being an asylum seeker to a refugee
• Understand the asylum support system

Who is this Course for? Those who would like to increase their knowledge of the asylum support system and issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees.


Course Title: Accessing asylum support

Date of Course: Wednesday, 25th August 2010

Time of Course: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Venue of Course: Respect Suite, 2nd Floor, Prideaux Court, Palace Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AY

Objectives:

• Increase knowledge and understanding of types of asylum support and processes to follow.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Identify eligibility for support and evidence required to support an application
• Apply for support under section 98, 95 and 4
• Appeal refusal or discontinuation of support

Who is this Course for? Advice workers already familiar with the asylum support system who would like to extend their advice skills.