Asylum destitution in Scotland
Increasing numbers of people seeking asylum in the UK are being left utterly destitute, with no access to housing, employment or welfare support. This government policy of destitution is designed to try to force people out of the country, but instead is forcing more and more people into abject poverty, homelessness and despair.
Destitution Action Pack – superb new resource
Church Action on Poverty have worked with Positive Action in Housing and Training Campaigns Advice to produce a simple, easy to read pack that gives you the information, advice and encouragement to take action to stop the destitution of people refused asylum. Uniquely it links up the practical support with the campaigning.
Already people have said:
“The pack is very good – clear and concise“.
“This looks brilliant! – a really useful collection of stuff.”
Have a look for yourself by following the links below . Or you can download the 13 page pdf versions for England, Wales and Scotland.
1. What is Destitution - and what causes it
3. Practical support - how to support accommodation and hardship funds around the UK
4. Campaign - how you can campaign to end destitution by lobbying your MP, sleeping out, trying the Endurance Challenge and more.
5. Raise awareness - with films, speakers, performances and the media
