by Will Tuladhar-Douglas | Feb 1, 2023
There is a range of support for individuals to access immigration information and advice; this includes: JustRight Scotland run several free, confidential legal helplines and surgeries, including a second tier immigration and asylum advice line: Legal Helplines &...
by Will Tuladhar-Douglas | Feb 3, 2023
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) OISC-certified caseworkers are based in COSLA and are working alongside the COSLA Migration, Population and Diversity (MPD) Team. The caseworkers provide one-to-one immigration advice and support to vulnerable...
by Will Tuladhar-Douglas | Nov 2, 2022
The Ending Destitution Strategy coordinates work under three action areas: Essential Needs Actions are being taken to help to increase the provision of dignified access to accommodation, food and financial assistance via local authorities and the third sector, as well...
by Will Tuladhar-Douglas | Nov 3, 2022
The Ending Destitution Together strategy focuses on the role of public services and wider community support in helping people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The national approach aims to strengthen the provision of statutory support for families with...
by Will Tuladhar-Douglas | Nov 4, 2022
With the right support people can be supported out of destitution. For some people, this might be through accessing qualified immigration advice and gaining access to public funds; in other situations, it might be through employment and raising earnings so that they...
