PLAB and Clinical Attachments Project. Preparation for PLAB and Orientation for Future Working in. October August
|
|
- Sabina Wiggins
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 PLAB and Clinical Attachments Project Preparation for PLAB and Orientation for Future Working in the NHS for Refugee Doctors October August
2 The Refugee Council is a human rights charity, independent of government, which works to ensure that refugees are given the protection they need, that they are treated with respect and understanding, and that they have the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as other members of our society. Now I am productive, contributing to society, working, paying taxes. This [PLAB and Clinical Attachments Project] is a crucial service which makes a huge difference. Dr from Somalia, an experienced Senior House Officer, fluent in 4 languages, employed after completing a clinical attachment 2
3 Foreword London is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in the world. The NHS in London serves patients with 270 different nationalities, speaking 300 different languages. In order to best serve this unique city, doctors and other health professionals need to reflect the people they care for, something the NHS has embraced. One third of NHS employees are now from a Black, Minority or Ethnic background, mirroring those who visit hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists and other services in the capital. Within this group of employees, a small percentage, too small for the amount who are qualified, come from a refugee background. Refugees have been forcibly exiled from their home countries, often to be exiled again from their vocation, such as medicine, with avenues to rebuilding a life difficult to find. Refugees can be anyone, from an unskilled labourer to a prominent heart surgeon, and in fact London is home to significant numbers of doctors forced to flee and start again here. This is not a new phenomenon refugee doctors have been contributing to the UK medical profession for centuries from Queen Elizabeth I and her physician who fled persecution by the Portuguese Inquisition, to the many Huguenot doctors who fled religious persecution in France in the 17 th Century, to Jewish doctors fleeing the Nazis in World War II, and more recently doctors from such diverse locations as the former Yugoslavia, Sri Lanka and Iraq. Medically qualified refugees are people who want to work and are legally allowed to. They want to regain the career they had before it was taken away by oppression, civil unrest and war. They come with skills, experience and specialisations that could really benefit the NHS workforce, but only a small percentage are actually practising medicine. This important project seeks to address why refugee doctors find it so hard to return to work, and has put in place a successful, cost effective, and, to those it helps, a life changing set of services that benefit everyone involved. 3
4 Introduction To date, there have been over 1200 doctors from a refugee background identified by the British Medical Association (BMA), with over half residing in London. In 2001, The BMA set up a database in partnership with the Refugee Council to gauge the number of refugee doctors and their specialisations. Less than 15% of all registered doctors are currently practising medicine. Despite all the qualifications, experience and skills, the routes back into practicing medicine can be long and difficult even for someone who was a medical doctor for over 20 years in their home country. The asylum system enforces unemployment, sometimes for significant periods of time. Long term unemployment can lead to a lack of confidence and a level of deskilling, particularly in a field such as medicine. Combined with a lack of work experience and professional references from UK employers, refugee doctors are at a distinct disadvantage when they try to resume their career in the UK. It is partly due to the lack of clinical skills, which is difficult when you ve been here for a while without any contact with patients and you haven t been practicing as a doctor. Doctor from Iran, currently on the preparation course for the PLAB 1 test All doctors who completed their training outside the UK, including refugee doctors, have to pass language and clinical competency tests, and then register with the General Medical Council (GMC) to be considered for employment. Essential to securing a job is also experience from a hospital placement (clinical attachment), which enables doctors to gain an understanding of the NHS system and obtain relevant references. All of these stages require substantial financial support which most cannot afford. 4
5 A standard process of re-qualification includes: 1 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Test This test measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. The GMC requires a minimum score of 7.0 in each module as evidence of proficiency for the purpose of registration. 2 PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board) Part 1 Test PLAB 1 is designed to test doctors ability to practice medicine safely in a UK hospital and is set at the level expected at the end of Foundation Year 1. 3 PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board) Part 2 Test PLAB 2 is designed to test a doctors ability to practice safely as a senior house officer (SHO) in a first appointment in a UK hospital. It is also set at the level of the end of Foundation Year 1. The test uses an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) format, using clinical scenarios or stations, each lasting five minutes, and measuring areas such as physical examination, history taking, or counselling. 4 GMC (General Medical Council) Registration The purpose of the General Medical Council (GMC) is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine. One way they do this is by keeping an up-to-date register of qualified doctors, and they also aim to ensure that all registered doctors maintain the standards the public and the medical profession expect. The current registration fee is
6 The IELTS and PLAB qualifications and GMC registration are formal requirements to recognise all overseas trained doctors, including refugee doctors, as eligible to practice in the UK. However, understanding the NHS system, its culture, ethos and practice are of equal importance in determining a successful candidate. While not obligatory, the two project services detailed below are vital to ensuring success for refugee doctors: 5 Clinical attachments Clinical attachments provide doctors with invaluable UK experience and the opportunity to gain a UK reference, both of which are critical when applying for jobs. A clinical attachment is a period of time (1-3 months) when a doctor is attached to a clinical unit, with a named supervisor, learning about the legal, ethical and cultural context of medical practice through observing hospital teams in their day-to day activities. Unfortunately, clinical attachments are scarce, difficult to access and there is usually a charge involved. 6 Pre-employment support Finally, creating a professional CV, filling in job applications and attending job interviews is another major challenge for refugee doctors seeking employment. The recruitment model in the UK can be significantly different for many and doctors may need a considerable amount of support to develop the necessary skills and confidence sufficient to compete on an equal level with other medical graduates. 6
7 About the project We have put together a package of core services relevant to all refugee doctors trying to get into work. The PLAB and Clinical Attachments Project has become a focal point for doctors from the refugee communities residing in London. It stands out for its distinctive holistic approach: providing guidance and practical support, building well established links with the three NHS Trusts in London providing specially designed clinical attachments, and a strong, effective partnership with relevant organisations. The project supports refugee doctors to re-qualify to ensure they meet UK standards. It aims to help refugee doctors to overcome barriers they are encountering and help them to achieve their goal of becoming a doctor within the in the NHS with a good understanding of safety and working practices. The project reflects over a decade of staff experience in providing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to refugee health professionals. The project is funded by NHS London and began in October The initial 12 month contract was later extended to the end of August We proposed to help 26 refugee doctors access clinical attachments, with 24 progressing into employment. These targets are on track to be achieved, or even surpassed, within the scheduled time. I attended the PLAB course.. and I found it very helpful. Most of the refugee doctors have similar educational backgrounds and they have difficulty with pre-gmc registration.this project is the only one which welcomes health care professionals without obstruction and provides central support. However, the clinical attachment provided by [the project] is a crucial advantage. It is a necessity for all doctors to refresh the memory and build their confidence. General Practitioner and Medical Researcher from Iran, currently preparing for the PLAB 1 test 7
8 Our Services Face-to-face initial advice and guidance on resuming a medical career Referrals to suitable providers for work shops and trainings Free 12 week preparation courses for PLAB tests (Part 1 & 2) delivered by highly qualified NHS clinicians A meeting place for peer-to-peer and group support with access to IT facilities Free 10 week access to the Skills Lab for a supervised practice on the manikins and medical equipment simulating the PLAB 2 test Referrals to 10 week long, structured clinical attachments under the supervision of a dedicated Consultant Free language and communication skills sessions designed around medical case scenarios Financial support to cover travel expenses while attending courses and clinical attachments Help with job search mock job interviews Continued support while settling into employment This organisation can guide them (refugee doctors), support them financially and provide them with practical support like attending preparation courses and many other facilities. Therefore, I strongly advise all refugee doctors to register themselves with this organisation and gain beneficial help and support. Doctor from Afghanistan, 19 years of experience in Surgery and research work in Anaesthesia, on a clinical attachment at Newham Hospital 8
9 All clinical attachments are organised in the partnership with the Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, the Whips Cross University Hospital NHS Trust and the West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. I spent more than two months calling all the hospitals found on the internet (Wikipedia) but none of them could give me the opportunity to do my clinical attachment.luckily, a friend informed me that [the project] helps refugee doctors. After being in touch with them they managed to secure a place at hospital where I will do an attachment and the same time this opens up again all kind of opportunities for my future career. Doctor from Burundi, worked in Rwanda, holds a Master Degree in Human Biology, currently on a clinical attachment at Newham Hospital Our service is supplemented by specific assistance offered by further partners when appropriate and dependant on individual needs. The Refugee Advice and Guidance Unit (RAGU) at London Metropolitan University provide career guidance, and Southwark College provide preparation courses for the IELTS test. Finally, the London Deanery plays a crucial role in helping doctors resume their medical career. It runs the National Clinical Apprenticeship Scheme for Refugee Doctors (CAPS), endorsed by the UK Foundation Program Office, which offers medical work placements of 6 months in the NHS, as well as intensive education and generic skills training. Doctors who successfully complete the scheme are recognized as suitable for competing for Foundation Posts. 9
10 Project delivery and achievements in the wider NHS context The NHS expects the right accountabilities, continuous improvement and a value demonstration of the investment in education and training. The project fits well into the new NHS framework of 5 main delivery objectives: Security of supply, having people with the right skills in the right place at the right time Responsiveness to patient needs and changing service models High quality education and training that supports safe, high quality care and greater flexibility Value for money Widening participation The achievements of this project clearly demonstrate in particular value for money and active progression of widening participation. I am also thankful to you and your agency who arranged for me to start a Clinical Attachment at West Middlesex University Hospital from Sep to Dec After this attachment I have been successful in the interview for my present Senior House Officer post in an NHS Hospital. Doctor from Pakistan, 20 years of practicing medicine in Pakistan and Africa, in employment since February
11 Value for money It costs 250,000 to fully train a UK medical student with training up to the end of the Foundation programme. For less than 170,000 we helped 62 refugee doctors to achieve the following: 18 doctors have now secured employment within the NHS 36 doctors have attend the PLAB preparation courses (These courses have been delivered by the 9 tutors from the NHS) 25 have been supported to gain required qualifications (PLAB 1 exam passed by 13 & PLAB 2 exam passed by 12) 23 doctors have been supported on to structured clinical attachments In London, 7 NHS hospitals have now employed 15 doctors from this project including: St. Mary s Hospital, Hillingdon Hospital, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Newham Hospital, Whips Cross Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. A further 3 NHS hospitals outside London have employed another 3 project beneficiaries; City Hospital in Peterborough, Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and Stratford Hospital in Birmingham. These jobs include the following positions: CAPS posts (Clinical Apprenticeship Scheme for refugee doctors: paid work placements of 6 months in the NHS hospitals) Trust grade posts (Senior House Officer) Training posts (Foundation Year 1 and 2 posts) 11
12 Widening participation The project supports diversity and equal access to services, training and development opportunities. It is free from discrimination with everyone having fair opportunities to progress. It contributes to the diversity of the NHS workforce reflecting better the communities it serves. The 62 doctors are from 20 different countries, 37 are male and 25 female, ranging in age from 28 to 57. It is fantastic to be here and I am quite happy to have met a consultant like Mr Giordano a clinical attachment is essential to get started in the NHS. Doctor from Guinea, on a clinical attachment at Whips Cross Hospital 12
13 The impact of refugee doctors presence in hospitals The NHS London serves a diverse population made up of many different groups and communities. Refugee health professionals have an important role to play in ensuring that the health services are responsive and appropriate to the diverse range of communities. Helping refugee doctors to join the NHS workforce will contribute towards achieving better health outcomes for all and reducing the inequalities experienced by some groups. The project impacts the organisation s equality schemes whereby the trust can demonstrate positive action as a continuation of the previous refugee doctor programmes. It also helps the organisation meet its equality duties and ensures that hard to reach groups can access our services. We had to engage our colleagues to supervise doctors on the attachments and the response was positive. We are helping individuals to progress through the system; they will fill the gaps and contribute to the NHS. Kamel Dhokia, HR, West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Dr Sandy Gupta, Clinical Attachment Lead at Whips Cross University Hospital/the Project Steering Group Chair 13
14 Ways forward This project provides an effective model for getting refugee doctors into appropriate employment. It helps them to re-build career paths which will have a longer term impact on individuals, their families, employers and local communities. The cost incentive in supporting refugee doctors is also compelling, being considerably lower than training UK professionals from scratch. The project has been delivered against a backdrop of significant external and internal changes, including the merger between Refugees into Jobs and Refugee Council. It has not affected the service for clients or the partnership work. The need for our services is evident; referrals through word of mouth, networks and partners continue at a steady level. Continue with the current provision and also make sure that ring fenced funding is made available so this service is not lost in the current economic climate. Kamel Dhokia, HR, West Middlesex Hospital We are committed to taking forward this specialist provision, building on the experiences of the project, and disseminating good practice. Stable, long term funding would enable us to help more refugee doctors unlock their potential and integrate into the NHS workforce. 14
15 the government should encourage such kind of association because it could help many refugee doctors who can not retrieve their career because they either do not have proper information or do not have financial means to undertake all PLAB exams. Doctor from Burundi 15
16 The Refugee Council Ferndale Road London SW9 8BB Tel: Fax: British Refugee Council, (commonly called the Refugee Council) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, [No ] and a registered charity, [No ]. VAT reg no: Registered office: Ferndale Road, London SW9 8BB, United Kingdom
Reaping the rewards: retraining refugee healthcare professionals for the NHS
November 2009 Briefing 64 It is important for the NHS to continually strive to be a truly world-class system, not only renowned for its health and technological credentials but also for its investment
More informationEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE REMOVING BARRIERS: RACE, ETHNICITY AND EMPLOYMENT SUBMISSION FROM WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (WSREC)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE REMOVING BARRIERS: RACE, ETHNICITY AND EMPLOYMENT SUBMISSION FROM WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (WSREC) 1. Employment Support and Advice a. What Provisions are
More informationBackground Briefing. Asylum destitution. Glasgow City Council Meeting 28 June Councilor Susan Aitken:
27 June 2012 Background Briefing Asylum destitution Glasgow City Council Meeting 28 June 2012 Councilor Susan Aitken: Council condemns the United Kingdom Border Agency policy of destitution and the eviction
More information290 hours per year including cover for 24 hour on call rota
JOB DESCRIPTION Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor JOB TITLE: LOCATION: GRADE: HOURS: SERVICE: ACCOUNTABLE TO: MST Back up Supervisor Newham/Tower Hamlets/Bexley Family Action ADIR2 ADIR5 290 hours per year
More informationJOB DESCRIPTION. Multi Systemic Therapy Supervisor. 37 hours per week + on call responsibilities. Cambridgeshire MST service JOB FUNCTION
JOB DESCRIPTION Multi Systemic Therapy Supervisor JOB TITLE: LOCATION: GRADE: HOURS: SERVICE: ACCOUNTABLE TO: MST Supervisor Cambridgeshire Grade 8 b 37 hours per week + on call responsibilities Cambridgeshire
More informationJOB DESCRIPTION. Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor. Newham/Tower Hamlets/Bexley. Family Action DDIR1 DDIR5. 37 hours per week + on call
JOB DESCRIPTION Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor JOB TITLE: LOCATION: GRADE: HOURS: SERVICE: ACCOUNTABLE TO: MST Supervisor Newham/Tower Hamlets/Bexley Family Action DDIR1 DDIR5 37 hours per week + on
More informationRefugee Council response to the Department for Work and Pensions Consultation on the Green Paper
Refugee Council response to the Department for Work and Pensions Consultation on the Green Paper No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility October 2008 About the Refugee Council As
More informationMobility, Training and the Global Supply of Health Workers 16 th -17 th May 2007 University of Sussex
Mobility, Training and the Global Supply of Health Workers 16 th -17 th May 007 University of Sussex Losing out Twice? Skill Wastage of Overseas Health Professionals in the UK Natasha David and Myriam
More informationTransitions. Transitions Services & Business Case. Accessing the skills of refugee engineers and business professionals
Transitions Transitions Services & Business Case Accessing the skills of refugee engineers and business professionals Frequently Asked Questions Who are refugees? A refugee is someone who has been given
More informationWELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE WELFARE FUNDS (SCOTLAND) BILL SUBMISSION FROM SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL
WELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE WELFARE FUNDS (SCOTLAND) BILL SUBMISSION FROM SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL About Scottish Refugee Council 1. Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland s leading refugee charity with a vision
More informationThe Project. Why is there a need for this service?
1 The Project Refugee Action was founded in 1981 to provide an effective approach to the successful reception, resettlement and integration of asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Our advice services
More informationWidening Access to Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Cylchlythyr Widening Access to Refugees and Asylum Seekers Date: 26 March 2010 Reference: W10/13HE To: Heads of higher education institutions in Wales Principals of directly-funded further education colleges
More informationRefugee Employment in Wales. Dr. Minkesh Sood Policy and Project Manager DPIA
Refugee Employment in Wales Dr. Minkesh Sood Policy and Project Manager DPIA Building Good Relations and Cohesive Communities: A Wales Migration Conference; 11 Dec 2012 1 In next 15 minutes, I will try
More informationHealth Workforce Mobility: Migration and Integration in Australia
Health Workforce Mobility: Migration and Integration in Australia Lesleyanne Hawthorne Professor International Health Workforce Centre for Health Policy WHO 4 th Global Forum on Human Resources for Health
More informationAsylum statistics APPLICATIONS: Sep Applications by nationality:
Asylum statistics Sep 2012 APPLICATIONS: The number of applications for asylum in the UK, excluding dependants, was 3% higher in Q2 2012 (4,954) than in Q2 2011 (4,801). In 2011 as a whole the number of
More informationResponse to the UK Border Agency s Consultation on Strengthening the Common Travel Area
16 October 2008 Response to the UK Border Agency s Consultation on Strengthening the Common Travel Area About the organisations responding jointly to this Consultation As a human rights charity, independent
More informationIntegrating young refugees in Europe: Tandem a case study By Mark Perera
Journeys to a New Life: Understanding the role of youth work in integrating young refugees in Europe Expert Seminar 22-24 November 2016, Brussels Integrating young refugees in Europe: Tandem a case study
More informationImproving Employment Options for Refugees with a Higher Academic Background
Improving Employment Options for Refugees with a Higher Academic Background David Jepson & Sara Withers. Background to Bristol and West of England economy and labour market Bristol is the 8 th largest
More informationSubmission to the Lord Goldsmith QC Citizenship Review
Submission to the Lord Goldsmith QC Citizenship Review January 2008 Summary of key recommendations The Refugee Council recommends that the cost of applying for citizenship be significantly reduced for
More informationApplication for Inclusion in the Northern Ireland. Primary Medical Performers Lists
Application for Inclusion in the rthern Ireland Primary Medical Performers Lists Before completing this application, please read Appendix 1, which lists the items required to process your application.
More informationREFUGEE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
REFUGEE COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED IN A.C.T. - ABN 87 956 673 083 37-47 ST JOHNS RD, GLEBE, NSW, 2037 PO BOX 946, GLEBE, NSW, 2037 TELEPHONE: (02) 9660 5300 FAX: (02) 9660 5211 info@refugeecouncil.org.au
More informationIt is important that you apply for asylum as soon as you enter the UK and that you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
March 2010 English Applying for asylum When you apply for asylum in the United Kingdom (UK), you are asking the authorities (the Home Office) to recognise you as a refugee. The definition of a refugee
More informationDraft Refugee and Asylum Seeker Delivery Plan. Section 1 Health and Social Services. Mental Health. Actions to achieve priority
Draft Refugee and Asylum Seeker Delivery Plan Section 1 Health and Social Services Mental Health Mainstream expertise, awareness and support in mental health services and other support services During
More informationDepartment for Education guidance Care of unaccompanied migrant children and child victims of modern slavery Consultation Response, March 2017
Department for Education guidance Care of unaccompanied migrant children and child victims of modern slavery Consultation Response, March 2017 Coram Children s Legal Centre (CCLC), part of the Coram group
More informationCommunity Development & Volunteer Co-ordinator Barnsley Refugee Advice Project. The Core, Barnsley and Refugee Council Sheffield office
Job description JOB TITLE: TEAM: GROUP: LOCATION: REPORTS TO: Community Development & Volunteer Co-ordinator Barnsley Refugee Advice Project Integration Services Directorate The Core, Barnsley and Refugee
More informationSafe Surgeries peer-to-peer training
Doctors of the World UK Safe Surgeries peer-to-peer training Understanding migrant rights to NHS care Focus on secondary care LEARNING AIMS 1. Understand what is meant by: refugee, asylum seeker and undocumented
More informationExecutive Summary. Models of immigration advice, advocacy and representation for destitute migrants, focusing on refused asylum seekers
Executive Summary Models of immigration advice, advocacy and representation for destitute migrants, focusing on refused asylum seekers by Gina Clayton September 2015 Produced with the support of Unbound
More informationThe Basis Project. Financial management online toolkit. Foreword. The Basis Project
The Basis Project Financial management online toolkit Foreword The Basis Project Across the UK there are many refugee community organisations (RCOs) providing vital services and support to refugees and
More informationESOL Coordinator 28,000
Migrants Resource Centre is seeking a committed ESOL teacher with curriculum development and programme coordination experience to oversee our English language programme. ESOL Coordinator 28,000 This is
More informationRefugee Council response to the UK Border Agency Consultation Earning the right to stay: A new points test for citizenship
Refugee Council response to the UK Border Agency Consultation Earning the right to stay: A new points test for citizenship October 2009 About the Refugee Council The Refugee Council is a human rights charity,
More informationGuide on. a Refugee Law Clinic
1 Guide on Establishing a Refugee Law Clinic 2014 This document aims to provide support and practical ideas to universities, teachers, lawyers, NGOs, students and anyone else interested in establishing
More informationINTEGRATING REFUGEE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INTO THE NHS. A Report of the Department of Health Steering Group from 2001 & 2002
INTEGRATING REFUGEE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INTO THE NHS A Report of the Department of Health Steering Group from 2001 & 2002 June 2003 Purpose 1. This report provides an update on the efforts and achievements
More informationThe Conservative Manifesto 2017 Key points for the life sciences
The Conservative Manifesto 2017 Key points for the life sciences This document contains key excerpts for the life sciences from the Conservative manifesto. The full manifesto can be found here. Corporation
More informationA bridge to life in the UK. Refugee-led community organisations and their role in integration
A bridge to life in the UK Refugee-led community organisations and their role in integration Dick Williams October 2018 A bridge to life in the UK 2 Refugee-led community organisations and their role in
More informationTELL IT LIKE IT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT ASYLUM
TELL IT LIKE IT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT ASYLUM SEPARATING THE FACTS FROM THE FICTION THE TRUTH ABOUT ASYLUM There is a huge amount of misinformation about asylum seekers and refugees. The truth is in short
More informationASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES DO NOT GET LARGE HANDOUTS FROM THE STATE ASYLUM IN SCOTLAND BRITAIN'S ASYLUM SYSTEM IS VERY TOUGH THE FACTS ASYLUM
ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES DO NOT GET LARGE HANDOUTS FROM THE STATE ASYLUM IN SCOTLAND BRITAIN'S ASYLUM SYSTEM IS VERY TOUGH THE FACTS ASYLUM SEEKERS ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF SAFETY POOR COUNTRIES -
More informationRECRUITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. A Guide for Employers. uel.ac.uk
RECRUITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A Guide for Employers uel.ac.uk ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON The University of East London (UEL) attracts a vibrant and diverse community, with over 26,000 students
More informationLocal Policy Proposal: Expansion of Children s Centres to Provide Universal English Language Learning Classes
Local Policy Proposal: Expansion of Children s Centres to Provide Universal English Language Learning Classes PART 1: INTRODUCTION The Sure Start programme is a policy established by Labour in 1998, for
More informationA right to a voice: the cost of denying language to asylum seekers
A right to a voice: the cost of denying language to asylum seekers Background The National Institute of Adults Continuing Education (NIACE) consultation document, Focusing English for Speakers of Other
More informationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (formerly criminal record (CRB) and barring checks)
Registration under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (formerly criminal record (CRB) and barring checks) October 2017 Summary 3 Disclosure and Barring Service
More informationSanctuary and Solidarity in Scotland A strategy for supporting refugee and receiving communities
Sanctuary and Solidarity in Scotland A strategy for supporting refugee and receiving communities 2016 2021 1. Introduction and context 1.1 Scottish Refugee Council s vision is a Scotland where all people
More informationConsultation Document. Refugee and Asylum Seeker Delivery Plan. Number: WG Welsh Government
Number: WG26466 Welsh Government Consultation Document Refugee and Asylum Seeker Delivery Plan Date of issue: 17 September 2015 Action required: Responses by 10 December 2015 Crown Copyright 2015 Overview
More informationImmigration Advisers Authority
Immigration Advisers Authority The Immigration Advisers Competency Standards 2008 & The Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2008 Competency standards and code of conduct 1 Table of Contents Foreword
More informationHow To Become an Ally: Skills for Change. Presented by Sherene Nichol and Jade Shortte
How To Become an Ally: Skills for Change Presented by Sherene Nichol and Jade Shortte About Us: First inception in 1982 Provided office training to a group of Southeast Asian women to achieve full-time
More informationWorking with Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers Support materials for ESOL providers Contents Introduction 3 Section 1. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 7 Section 2. Learners 15 Section 3. Setting up ESOL provision
More informationA guide to GMC investigations and fitness to practise proceedings
A guide to GMC investigations and fitness to practise proceedings Contents Introduction 2 What is the GMC s role? 3 Stage 1 Initial complaint 5 Stage 2 Formal investigation 6 Stage 3 Conclusion of investigation
More informationImmigration and Nationality Directorate. Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) Revised Programme effective from 31 October 2003
Immigration and Nationality Directorate Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) Revised Programme effective from 31 October 2003 HSMP Guidance Contents Guidance to applicants The Highly Skilled Migrant
More informationUnaccompanied Children and the Dublin II regulation
Unaccompanied Children and the Dublin II regulation November 2006 Dublin II regulation 1 The Dublin II regulation replaced an earlier agreement (the Dublin Convention) and is designed to ensure that asylum
More informationPRIMARY MEDICAL PERFORMERS LISTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PRIMARY MEDICAL PERFORMERS LISTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question General Who must be on a primary medical performers list? Any doctor who wants to perform general medical services (GMS) or personal
More informationThe Structure of Self-employed Practice Consultation paper
The Structure of Self-employed Practice Consultation paper August 2009 1 BAR STANDARDS BOARD The Structure of Self-employed Practice Consultation Paper Introduction 1. In February 2008 the Bar Standards
More informationNorthern Health Medical Staff Recruitment to Practice Summary for NH Medical Staff Leaders Series C Booklet
Northern Health Medical Staff Recruitment to Practice Summary for NH Medical Staff Leaders Series C Booklet August 2014 Prepared by: Northern Health, Medical Affairs Series C NH Medical Staff Recruitment
More informationRefugee Council Briefing on the Queen s Speech 2017
Queen s Speech 2017 Refugee Council Briefing on the Queen s Speech 2017 June 2017 About the Refugee Council The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with people seeking
More informationWho this guidance is for and when it should be used
References to Good medical practice updated in March 2013 Guidance for the Investigation Committee and case examiners when considering allegations about a doctor s involvement in encouraging or assisting
More informationScottish Refugee Council. Services & Consultancy to Local Authorities Involved in the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme
Scottish Refugee Council Services & Consultancy to Local Authorities Involved in the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme Introduction Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland s leading independent
More informationThe Idaho Office for Refugees. Career Pathway Navigators
The Idaho Office for Refugees a program of Jannus, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization On behalf of Career Pathway Navigators Anti-Poverty Strategies for New Americans I didn t know where to go to
More informationsummary. The role of local services in tackling child poverty amongst asylum seekers and refugees.
summary. The role of local services in tackling child poverty amongst asylum seekers and refugees. 3 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND This report explores the role of local services in tackling child poverty amongst
More informationRefugee Inclusion Strategy. Action Plan
Fulfilling Potential Diverse and Cohesive Communities Accessing Services Refugee Inclusion Strategy Action Plan ISBN 978 0 7504 6334 8 Crown copyright 2011 WG-12671 Refugee Inclusion Strategy Action Plan
More information27/03/2009 S2009/2697/HS
Memorandum 27/03/2009 S2009/2697/HS Ministry of Health and Social Affairs Health Care Division European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Consumers Consultation on the Green Paper on the European
More informationUniversities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association. Fitness to Practise Procedures
Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association Fitness to Practise Procedures Introduction Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA) is professional body for graduates of university
More informationRefugee Dentist Steering Group. 2 May Draft Minutes
Refugee Dentist Steering Group 2 May 2007 Draft Minutes Minutes of a meeting of the Refugee Dentist Steering Group held at the BDA. Present: Peter Lowndes and Anwar Tappuni (Joint Chair) Maha Atia Dan
More informationMaking sure people seeking and refused asylum can access healthcare:
Image of doctor examining the ear of a patient that is seeking or refused asylum Making sure people seeking and refused asylum can access healthcare: what needs to change? 2 What change is needed to make
More informationThe Children s Society s submission to the Consultation on School Funding Reform: Proposals for a Fairer System 11 October 2011
The Children s Society s submission to the Consultation on School Funding Reform: Proposals for a Fairer System 11 October 2011 Introduction The Children s Society supports nearly 50,000 children and young
More informationWorking in the UK after your studies
Working in the UK after your studies Visa Options for Tier 4 students Tier 2 (General) skilled jobs with a Tier 2 sponsor Tier 5 multiple routes, temporary workers and Youth Mobility Scheme Doctorate Extension
More informationSUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVING CARE IN SCOTLAND
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVING CARE IN SCOTLAND CONSULTATION ON REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE CEASING TO BE LOOKED AFTER BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES 1 Introduction This consultation
More informationNO SUCH THING AS AN ILLEGAL ASYLUM SEEKER
CHANGING ATTITUDES WITH INFORMATION ASYLUM IN SCOTLAND NO SUCH THING AS AN ILLEGAL ASYLUM SEEKER THE FACTS ASYLUM SEEKERS ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF SAFETY POOR COUNTRIES - NOT THE UK - LOOK AFTER MOST
More informationEQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR ALL MISSOURIANS
EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR ALL MISSOURIANS By C. William Chignoli La Clinica Latino Community Health Center Saint Louis, Missouri March 2002 Introduction Consider first the demographical evidence:
More informationRefugee and Migrant Recruitment and Self-Employment Project
Report 09.132 Date 17 March 2009 File WRS/17/02/02 Committee Author Wellington Regional Strategy Joy Sipeli Project Coordinator Refugee and Migrant Recruitment and Self-Employment Project 1. Purpose To
More informationAgenda for Integration
Agenda for Integration The Refugee Council November 2004 Registered address: Refugee Council, 3 Bondway, London SW8 1SJ Charity number: 1014576 Company number: 2727514 Contents Foreword 3 1. Terminology
More informationQuarterly asylum statistics February 2019
Information Quarterly asylum statistics February 2019 This briefing covers the latest quarterly asylum statistics. For annual and longer term trends see the Refugee Council briefing on asylum trends. APPLICATIONS:
More informationMobility of health professionals between the Philippines and selected EU member states: A Policy Dialogue
The ILO Decent Work Across Borders Mobility of health professionals between the Philippines and selected EU member states: A Policy Dialogue Executive Summary Assessment of the Impact of Migration of Health
More informationQuarterly asylum statistics November 2017
Information Quarterly asylum statistics November 2017 This briefing covers the latest quarterly asylum statistics. For annual and longer term trends see the Refugee Council briefing on asylum trends. APPLICATIONS:
More informationNHS WILTSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP CONSTITUTION
NHS WILTSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP CONSTITUTION Version 4 (May 2017) NHS England Effective Date: 12 May 2017 [Page left intentionally blank] FOREWORD We are delighted to present the constitution
More informationGUIDE TO COMPLETING AN OVERSEAS ASSESSMENT APPLICATION FORM
GUIDE TO COMPLETING AN OVERSEAS ASSESSMENT APPLICATION FORM APPLICATION FORM An application must be made on an Application for Assessment of Overseas Qualifications accompanied by the appropriate documentation
More informationIf this declaration is more than three months old, we will ask you to complete a new one before we grant your application.
Please write clearly in black ink and use CAPITAL LETTERS All dates must be written in the format DD/MM/YYYY If you need more space please use the supplementary information sheet at the end of this form
More informationSaudi Arabia Country Research for YCI Feasibility
Saudi Arabia Country Research for YCI Feasibility Demographically, Saudi Arabia presents an excellent environment for conducting a YCI programme. Employment in the private sector has been a particular
More informationRefugee Council Refugees without refuge. Findings from a survey of newly recognised refugees
Refugee Council Refugees without refuge Findings from a survey of newly recognised refugees September 2017 Refugee Council Refugees without refuge Findings from a survey of newly recognised refugees September
More informationTERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SERVICE CONTRACTING. Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations (National / International)
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SERVICE CONTRACTING Assignment Location Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations (National / International) Jordan Duration 24 months Reporting to Youth Employment Programme
More informationNational Policing Improvement Agency Circular
National Policing Improvement Agency Circular NPIA 01/2011 This circular is about: From: Date for implementation: March 2011 For more information contact: This circular is addressed to: Copies are being
More informationTERMS OF REFERENCE NATIONAL CONSULTANT ILO/UNHCR JOINT PROJECT
TERMS OF REFERENCE NATIONAL CONSULTANT ILO/UNHCR JOINT PROJECT Project Title: ILO/UNHCR Joint Consultancy to map institutional capacity and opportunities for refugee inclusion in social protection mechanisms
More informationTHE MODERN SLAVERY ACT
THE MODERN SLAVERY ACT Introduction At the British Red Cross, our vision is of a world where everyone gets the help they need in a crisis. Our mission is to mobilise the power of humanity so that individuals
More informationSummary. Background. A Summary of the Law Commission s Recommendations
Summary Background 1. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were introduced in England and Wales as an amendment to the Mental Capacity Act in 2007. DoLS provides legal safeguards for individuals who
More informationPirzada (Deprivation of citizenship: general principles) [2017] UKUT (IAC) THE IMMIGRATION ACTS. Before
Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Pirzada (Deprivation of citizenship: general principles) [2017] UKUT 00196 (IAC) THE IMMIGRATION ACTS Heard at Stoke On 24 November 2016 Promulgated on Before
More information8Race, ethnicity. and the Big Society. Context
8Race, ethnicity and the Big Society Context In mid 2009 the Office of National Statistics estimated the total UK population at 61,792,000. The most recent data available on Ethnicity (2001 census) showed
More informationASYLUM SEEKERS INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE PATHWAY. Health Orientation Session Pilot: September - December Report Summary
ASYLUM SEEKERS INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE PATHWAY Health Orientation Session Pilot: September - December 2012 Report Summary Compiled by: Fotini Strongylos Senior Project Officer, South Eastern Melbourne Medicare
More informationBorders, Citizenship and Immigration Act August Summary of key changes introduced by the Act: The Refugee Council s concern.
Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 August 2009 Summary of key changes introduced by the Act: Key change The Refugee Council s concern Sections 39 and 41 establish a new path to citizenship for
More informationRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child Health response to the Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence: Review of Tier 2
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health response to the Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence: Review of Tier 2 September Summary of RCPCH position The RCPCH responded to part 1 of the MAC
More informationIslington Refugee Forum. Dignity in Mental Health Awareness Raising Day. Report
Hillside Clubhouse Islington Refugee Forum Dignity in Mental Health Awareness Raising Day Report 8 th October 2015 0 Dignity in Mental Health" was the theme for this year's World Mental Health Day which
More informationSIA For life after spinal injury
INTRODUCTION Dear Applicant SIA For life after spinal injury The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the UK s leading charity supporting individuals who sustain damage to the spinal cord resulting in
More informationThe Refugee Council s response to the Government s consultation document published in July 2004:
The Refugee Council s response to the Government s consultation document published in July 2004: Integration Matters: A National Strategy for Refugee Integration Refugee Council October 2004 Registered
More informationILPA Submission to the Independent Review of the Office of the Children s Commissioner
ILPA Submission to the Independent Review of the Office of the Children s Commissioner Introduction: ILPA is a professional association with around 900 members, who are barristers, solicitors and advocates
More informationQuarterly asylum statistics November 2018
Information Quarterly asylum statistics November 2018 This briefing covers the latest quarterly asylum statistics. For annual and longer term trends see the Refugee Council briefing on asylum trends. APPLICATIONS:
More informationAnti-Corruption Guidance For Bar Associations
Anti-Corruption Guidance For Bar Associations Creating, Developing and Promoting Anti-Corruption Initiatives for the Legal Profession Adopted on 25 May 2013 by the International Bar Association 1 Contents
More informationA FAIR BREXIT FOR CONSUMERS
A FAIR BREXIT FOR CONSUMERS The People Roadmap Autumn 2017 #BREXIT CONTENTS Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 The importance of EU colleagues in retail 4 The share of EU nationals in the retail workforce
More informationDepartment of Justice & Equality. Second National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking in Ireland
Department of Justice & Equality Second National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking in Ireland FOREWORD BY TÁNAISTE AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FRANCES FITZGERALD, T.D. The
More informationGuidance for Employers (19 June November 2006)
Applying for a Business and Commercial Work Permit Guidance for Employers (19 June 2006-26 November 2006) This guidance note provides information on the criteria of the Business and Commercial work permit
More informationWELCOMING REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS
WELCOMING REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO ARE REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS? There are plenty of headlines in the newspapers - plenty of opinions expressed on the street - but who, in fact, are refugees
More informationWhistleblowing and Health Education England: Guidance. Introduction
Whistleblowing and Health Education England: Guidance Introduction The British Medical Association (BMA) and Health Education England (HEE), with the approval of the Department of Health and NHS Employers,
More informationThe Refugee Council s submission to the Education and Skills Committee inquiry into Every Child Matters
The Refugee Council s submission to the Education and Skills Committee inquiry into Every Child Matters November 2004 Registered address: Refugee Council, 3 Bondway, London SW8 1SJ Charity number: 1014576
More informationMigration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the economic and social impacts of the UK s exit from the European Union.
Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the economic and social impacts of the UK s exit from the European Union. Submission by Weightmans LLP Tim Lang Partner DDI: 0121 200 8111 tim.lang@weightmans.com
More information