We’re coming towards the end of what has been a full and productive day. Looking forward to hearing reflections from Roddy Byers @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk ; Patrycja Kupiec@ therobertsontrust.bsky.social, and Carolyn Sawers
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Training led by Migrant-focused Organisations - Migration Policy Scotland Migrant-focused, and Migrant-led organisations have a wealth of experience and knowledge which is not always available to mainstream advice and support organisations. Training designed and delivered b...

Delia Spatareanu from Roma Life CIC | Community Renewal Trust “Over half of respondents said they’ve had no relevant training, and about half rated their confidence to support migrants at only 2–3 out of 5”
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Migrant-led organisations hold a wealth of expertise and trust into migrant communities. They are well placed to develop and offer training inputs and learning exchanges to support the work of mainstream advise services and support organisations.

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Shaina Gabi, Citizens Advice Edinburgh cabedinburgh.bsky.social‬ and Agota Rauktyte, citzrights.bsky.social presenting the new guidance to support advisors and case workers when offering financial health checks to migrant service users. Link below👇

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The policy laboratory designed local service maps, as well as a handbook to support intercultural communication in service delivery settings. Links to these resources in the comments!
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Our expert panel. “JRF Cost of Living Tracker 2024 found 80% of families with NRPF going without essentials like food, clothing or heating, and nearly half (48%) going hungry”.
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MPS Assoc Director @ beckakaymcc.bsky.social “It is incompatible with commitments to social justice and poverty reduction to treat migrant experiences of poverty as niche or specialist. They must become part of mainstream policy and practice.”
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Our event on Tackling Poverty in Migrant Households has started! Minister for Equalities ‪@ kaukabstewart.bsky.social‬ has just welcomed everyone, and we are looking forward to sharing the evidence and partnership work we have developed over the last two years.
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The key messages and full briefing ▶️ lnkd.in/eDMb5WNr

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