Training On Support Options For Refused Asylum Seekers

Asylum Support Appeals Project is running a free training session in London on accessing asylum support (formerly NASS support) for asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers. The session is suitable for people advising destitute asylum seekers on how to access support from UKBA.

Date: Thursday 12th November 2009 from 9:45 am to 4:45 pm.
Venue:
Friends Meeting House – Room 12
173 Euston Road
London NW1 2BJ

The course will cover:
- Introduction to asylum support (housing and welfare for asylum seekers)
- Section 4 support and section 95 support
- Criteria for UKBA support
- How to apply for support
- Appealing against Refusals or Withdrawals of support.

The training must be booked in advance. Places are limited to two participants per organisation.
For further details and a booking form, please contact Tom at [email protected] or call 020 8686 1888.

A quick word about ASAP?
Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) is an advocacy organisation working to prevent destitution among asylum seekers by defending their legal rights to food and shelter. ASAP is the only specialist asylum support appeals charity in the UK.

As well as providing training, ASAP runs an asylum support Advice Line for Advisers, and provides free representation for asylum seekers in asylum support appeal hearings at the First-Tier Tribunal (Asylum Support) in London. ASAP is able to take referrals for representation if you have a client with an appeal hearing.
Please visit ASAP website for details on how to refer.

For further information about ASAP’s training or other services, get in touch with Tom at [email protected] or call 020 8686 1888.