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Engage: Move on and Crisis Advice

The Challenge

28 Day period 

The move-on period refers to the 28 day period following grant of refugee status, in which individuals must leave their asylum accommodation, acquire documentation and access housing and welfare benefits. All refugees find this stage highly stressful due to the lack of information, inability to access appropriate service, delays with paperwork etc. The resultant risk of homelessness exacerbates existing vulnerability and in some cases, triggers a mental health crisis. 

Crisis and destitution doesn't stop once the 28 day transition period is over:
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A number of individuals do not get everything sorted before the initial 28 day time period is up due to systematic delays and a number of other challenges, including the current lack of integration services specifically aimed at refugees. After this 28 day period, even if housing, benefits and other essential provisions are in place, the challenge doesn't stop there. Indeed, there is also currently a lack of holistic or personalised support to support refugees beyond these immediate or basic needs towards wider social and labour market integration. Further, challenges can also arise later on in someone's time as a refugee such as employment problems, housing problems or other personal problems which can lead to destitution. 

The Solution

Refugee Education Training Advice Service (RETAS) helps refugees with Move On and Crisis support, along with Refugee Council, through the Engage part of the New Roots Project.  

Engage supports clients with both move-on and post transition support. 

The support at RETAS includes:
  • Development of a Personal Integration Plan (PIP)
  • Specialist 121 casework and advocacy on issues of accommodation, welfare, health and documentation
  • Housing support: emergency homelessness support, private rental and pre-tenancy advice 

Refugee Council also support with specialist OISC Level 1 advocacy and targeted therapeutic support. 
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Referrals

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Who is eligible for this project?

  • Refugee (and dependants/spouses)
  • Humanitarian protection (and dependants/spouses)
  • Family reunion (and dependants/spouses)
  • Discretionary Leave to Remain (over 12 months and as a result of an asylum claim)
  • ​18 years +

Who can refer?
  • Can refer yourself if you are a newly granted refugee/ family reunion partner  in need of support
  • Can refer a friend
  • Organisations and services can make referrals to our project 

How to refer?
  • Fill out our downloadable referral form and return it to Newroots.leeds@refugeecouncil.org.uk    
  • Contact the office using the contact details below

For more information on the New Roots Project at RETAS, please contact the RETAS Office:
- deborah@retasleeds.co.uk
​- 0113 380 5630

Multi-agency Drop-in for New Roots

As well as being referred, individuals can access support on the New Roots Project by attending our multi-agency drop-in on a Thursday 10am - 1pm at Oak House. Staff from all three partners will be available every week to support individuals with their needs. More information is available on the below flyers and a pdf of these can be downloaded below.  
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About Us

Established 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.

Contact Us

233-237 Roundhay Road
The Roundhay Road Resource Centre
Leeds, LS8 4HS
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Tel:

07949 796180

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Email: ​​info@retasleeds.org.uk

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RETAS is a registered Charity. Charity Number: 1121330 - Company Number 6365085
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Policies & Procedures
    • Our Partners & Funders
  • What We Do
    • ESOL Classes
    • Welcome to Leeds Project
    • 28 Day Transition Project
    • New Roots >
      • Engage
      • Aspire
    • Syrian Resettlement Programme
    • Signposting & Advocacy
  • Access Our Services
    • Refer To Us
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer With Us
    • Donate or Fundraise
    • Vacancies
  • Blog
  • New Page