As this project has a key focus on successful transition to independent living and is constrained by a very short 'grace-period', it is important that priorities are established in order to reduce the risk of destitution. In order to address essential needs such as housing and financial support, our advisers work through a systematic action plan with our service users. This action plan was developed using our understanding of the process and has developed in line with our continually expanding knowledge of the challenges faced.
The other crucial part of this project is our mentoring scheme which involves using trained volunteer mentors to support advisers by taking services users to appointments, helping them to access key services and
We are also continually developing links with different organisations who can assist with parts of the process including with housing, bank accounts, employability, furniture, benefits etc
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"You give me confidence by telling me that I have the ability to sort out my needs...I agree now because now I speak good English and my wife is a PhD graduate in pharmacy" Our mentors are often newly granted refugees who have themselves just been through the process which creates a really strong peer-to-peer support structure.
“Only this morning I felt extremely worried about how I would manage everything, but now I have come to RETAS and I know everything is going to be OK.” |
"Thank you so much for all your support. Really, you cared about me even when I didn't care about myself." |
Some of our mentors are also still asylum seekers which has helped to prepare them for what they must do when they are themselves granted refugee status.
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For more information on the 28 Day Transition project, please contact the RETAS Office: - fidelis@retasleeds.co.uk - 0113 380 5630 |
28 Day Transition MentorA role that involves assisting refugees in the time period from gaining refugee status, in order to avoid isolation and destitution. This is a challenging time when individuals have 28 days to secure accommodation, register for benefits and find a job.
Both office based & external; Leeds, Bradford or Wakefield; varied times & days. Click here to find out more... |
About UsEstablished in 2002, RETAS (Refugee Education Training Advice Service) has a vision to see all refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into society.
We provide assistance with access to education, re-qualification, training and employment to help them better integrate in their communities. We strive to build confidence and hope in our service users, and empower them to build a safe and secure life here in the UK. |
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