uk refugee resettlement
in lancashire
resettlement definitions
resettlement definitions
Asylum
Asylum is the protection that is granted by a nation-state to a person who has fled their country to escape serious threat to their life or liberty. People granted this protection, which arises out of the United Nations 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (the “Refugee Convention”), are called refugees.
An asylum seeker (or asylum applicant) is a person who has applied for recognition as a refugee under the Refugee Convention, to which over 140 nations are signatories (UNHCR, 2020).
Refugee
The Refugee Convention defines a refugee as a person who, “owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country”.
The word refugee is also used more generally to refer to anyone who has fled their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster, even if they have not been granted protection under the Refugee Convention.
resettlement schemes
resettlement schemes
Afghanistan
Lancashire has committed to resettle 360 people under the Afghan Relations and Assistance Policy and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong UK Welcome Programme provides British Nationals (Overseas) from Hong Kong and their dependants with the opportunity to come to the UK.
Ukraine
In response to the invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, the UK government has offered three main visa routes by which Ukrainian nationals can enter or remain in the UK.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme aims to resettle up to 5,000 of the world’s most vulnerable refugees.
Asylum Dispersal
Information on who can assist with asylum dispersal and contingency accommodation in Lancashire.
Community Sponsorship
Community sponsorship is a way that community groups can be involved in supporting the resettlement of vulnerable people fleeing conflict.
Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children
Lancashire County Council participates in the government’s Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.
Vulnerable Persons and Children
Information about the two schemes which have now been consolidated into the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme.
support for resettlers
support for resettlers
help for professionals
help for professionals
Co-production
Co-production is a values driven approach that encourages organisations to work in equal partnership with resettlers to design, develop and evaluate services.
ESOL
Our ESOL platform for teachers, classroom assistants, caseworkers, one to one support workers and volunteers.
Funding opportunities
Find out about grants and funding available to third-sector organisations.
Health and wellbeing
Health and Social Care Advocacy is a project commissioned by Lancashire Refugee Integration team for people who are refugees living in Lancashire and Blackpool and people who are seeking asylum in those areas.
Housing
We work together with district councils to source housing for the most vulnerable refugee families around the world.
Refugee Week
Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
Training
Bespoke training packages to support community groups, voluntary/charity organizations, schools and faith groups.
Looking For Support With ESOL in Lancashire?
Contact the Resettlement Integration Team if you would like to find out more information.
If you have any questions or want advice you can get in touch.
If you have any questions or want advice you can get in touch.