Through our 'Wraparound Service' we offer advice and support to newly arrived people seeking asylum residing in Initial Accommodation Sites in Wakefield (accommodates up to 220), Barnsley and Leeds (both accommodating up to 75 clients each).
Clients generally stay in the centres for 3 to 4 weeks, before being dispersed into Yorkshire and Humberside or the North East. Whilst there the Wraparound services team deliver the following sessions
- Orientation Briefing – The briefing explains the process and rules whilst the client is in the centre. This is also an opportunity to identify health needs, and make appropriate referrals.
- NASS 1 –This is a briefing to apply for accommodation from the Home Office for when the client is dispersed. Any health needs that affect the accommodation are highlighted here.
- Asylum Process – This briefing explains the entire asylum process to the client.
- Dispersal – This briefing is given just before a client leaves the centre, it gives information and advice about support, education, harassment and emergency services.
In addition to the sessions, staff operate a daily drop in questions and answer session, for any queries clients residing in the Initial Accommodation centres, may have.
There are also volunteer activities running in all three centres, that clients can access. For example there are regular English classes, arts and craft club, a women’s and men’s group as well as sports activates.
From April 07 to April 08 the Wraparound Services Team, delivered 24,000 advice sessions to asylum seekers residing within the three centres.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9 – 5pm. This service is only for clients residing within the Initial Accommodation Sites.
Quotes about our service
"Just want to express my profound gratitude in the welcome and assistance you have offered us. Thank you. " Quote from client Aug 08
"I thank the refugee Council personnel for their efficient support during the asylum process. I am very grateful to you for the way you treated me, and mostly despite the language barrier. I wish you a long life." Quote form client Sep 07
