SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, PATEL Bharti, KELLEY Nancy
Publisher:
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Publication year:
2006
Pagination:
17p.
Place of publication:
London
People with social care needs are some of the most vulnerable people within refugee communities and their needs are frequently overlooked. This discussion paper attempts to describe the specific experiences of refugees and asylum seekers with social care needs. It also makes a series of recommendations for services to meet their needs more effectively.
People with social care needs are some of the most vulnerable people within refugee communities and their needs are frequently overlooked. This discussion paper attempts to describe the specific experiences of refugees and asylum seekers with social care needs. It also makes a series of recommendations for services to meet their needs more effectively.
Subject terms:
needs, refugees, social care, social care provision, asylum seekers;
... the Manchester Refugee Support Network that his life really began to improve. With their support, he was able to access services to get his family on a more solid footing. He now works with the Support Network and helps other refugee families to get established in this country. Describing the challenges of connecting asylum seekers and refugees with services, the video gives us a look at some of the work being
This is the story of Azeldin, a Libyan who came with his family to Britain as an asylum seeker and was eventually granted refugee status. Life was not easy for Azeldin. He spent time in a detention centre and suffered a period of depression. He and his family were given sub-standard housing. Although several organisations tried to help him, it wasn’t until a friend suggested that he should visit the Manchester Refugee Support Network that his life really began to improve. With their support, he was able to access services to get his family on a more solid footing. He now works with the Support Network and helps other refugee families to get established in this country. Describing the challenges of connecting asylum seekers and refugees with services, the video gives us a look at some of the work being done to support and advise members of these communities.
Subject terms:
refugees, social networks, support groups, user participation, access to services, asylum seekers;
The importance of adopting a human rights-based approach when working with refugees and asylum seekers is discussed and messages for practice highlighted. Issues such as uer involvement, monitoring and review, gateways and signposting, advocacy, eligibility criteria and culturally sensitive service. The work of the Leeds Asylum Support Network is described in a short case study.
The importance of adopting a human rights-based approach when working with refugees and asylum seekers is discussed and messages for practice highlighted. Issues such as uer involvement, monitoring and review, gateways and signposting, advocacy, eligibility criteria and culturally sensitive service. The work of the Leeds Asylum Support Network is described in a short case study.
Subject terms:
human rights, refugees, social work approaches, social care, social care provision, asylum seekers;
This summary looks at good practice in social care for refugees and asylum seekers. It is primarily aimed at service commissioners and providers working in local authorities in children’s and adults’ services. It highlights the importance of taking a rights-based approach, the need for organisational commitment, multi-agency partnerships, involving refugees and asylum seekers and monitoring
This summary looks at good practice in social care for refugees and asylum seekers. It is primarily aimed at service commissioners and providers working in local authorities in children’s and adults’ services. It highlights the importance of taking a rights-based approach, the need for organisational commitment, multi-agency partnerships, involving refugees and asylum seekers and monitoring and review. Suggested good practice includes: providing accessible information, advocacy, clear eligibility criteria for services and culturally sensitive service provision.
Subject terms:
refugees, rights, rights based approach, social care, social care provision, access to services, asylum seekers, good practice;
This practice guide has been developed to support commissioners and providers of social care services to work effectively with refugees and asylum seekers and to understand relevant policy and practice. It draws on the findings from a literature review and practice survey, 'SCIE Report 31: Good practice in social care for refugees and asylum seekers', to identify indicators of good practice and highlight practice examples. First the guide provides legislative and policy background to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. It then discusses pointers for good practice in the areas of: principles of practice; organisational foundations; ensuring access to services; high quality culturally sensitive service provision; promoting social inclusion, integration and independence; and good practice entitled 'Social care for refugees and asylum seekers' and originally published in 2010].
(Edited publisher abstract)
This practice guide has been developed to support commissioners and providers of social care services to work effectively with refugees and asylum seekers and to understand relevant policy and practice. It draws on the findings from a literature review and practice survey, 'SCIE Report 31: Good practice in social care for refugees and asylum seekers', to identify indicators of good practice and highlight practice examples. First the guide provides legislative and policy background to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. It then discusses pointers for good practice in the areas of: principles of practice; organisational foundations; ensuring access to services; high quality culturally sensitive service provision; promoting social inclusion, integration and independence; and good practice for children and young people. Key messages from research and practice surveys are then summarised, including difficulties in accessing and services. A number of practice examples of services are the described. References to further reading, toolkits, training resources and guidance are also provided. This online guide is also available as a pdf to download. [It updates an earlier version of Guide 37 entitled 'Social care for refugees and asylum seekers' and originally published in 2010].
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
access to services, asylum seekers, children, multicultural approach, needs, refugees, rights, social care provision, social inclusion, young people, adults, good practice;
The aim of this research was to examine and develop the evidence for good practice in social care for asylum seekers and refugees in order to develop a resource guide for social care practice in this area. Services for adults, older people, children and families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland were considered. The research comprised a focused literature review and a practice survey. The practice survey explored current practice in this area through 6 focus groups with asylum seekers and refugees; a national survey of 525 organisations including local authorities, care group organisations and refugee and community organisations; and follow up fieldwork. The findings are used to provide an overview of the social care needs of asylum seekers and refugees and to identify suggested good the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees; the development of strong multiagency partnerships with a clear focus on asylum seekers and refugees; the development of a local strategy based on a joint strategic needs assessment to enable the planning and development of services; methods for engaging with and involving asylum seekers and refugees in the development of services; workforce development;
The aim of this research was to examine and develop the evidence for good practice in social care for asylum seekers and refugees in order to develop a resource guide for social care practice in this area. Services for adults, older people, children and families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland were considered. The research comprised a focused literature review and a practice survey. The practice survey explored current practice in this area through 6 focus groups with asylum seekers and refugees; a national survey of 525 organisations including local authorities, care group organisations and refugee and community organisations; and follow up fieldwork. The findings are used to provide an overview of the social care needs of asylum seekers and refugees and to identify suggested good practice in meeting needs. Areas for suggested good practice are made under the headings: ensuring access; effective communication and advocacy; comprehensive needs-led assessment; personalised high-quality service provision; facilitating self-organisation and innovation. Six critical steps were identified to provide a foundation for this practice: securing organisational commitment to promoting the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees; the development of strong multiagency partnerships with a clear focus on asylum seekers and refugees; the development of a local strategy based on a joint strategic needs assessment to enable the planning and development of services; methods for engaging with and involving asylum seekers and refugees in the development of services; workforce development; and regular monitoring and review. Policy, practice and research implications are discussed.
Subject terms:
multicultural approach, needs, needs assessment, refugees, social care, social care provision, user views, access to services, advocacy, asylum seekers, anti-discriminatory practice, good practice;