Resources
The impact of immigration detention on mental health - research summary
This briefing summarises some of the key findings from a 2018 systematic review carried out by the Helen Bamber Foundation in partnership with academics and experts, looking at the body of research on the impact and mental health consequences that immigration detention may have on adults, adolescents and child immigration detainees.
Like a prison: The negative impact of barracks accommodation on the health of people seeking protection
This report looks at the impact of housing people seeking asylum in barracks accommodation on their physical and mental health and makes recommendations for an asylum housing system that is 'fit for purpose'.
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The challenges faced during home office interview when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
Accounts by those seeking asylum are often challenged by the Home Office (HO) because of apparent inconsistencies and lack of credibility. Yet the ability to disclose everything at initial interview can be impacted by many factors. This study explores how applicants experienced interviews with the HO and its effects.
Submission to Home Office review of asylum support rates
This submission looks at the basic needs provided for by asylum support payments and the most pressing issues that have been identified by HBF in relation to our clients. It calls for asylum support rates to be increased.
Consultation On Proposed Changes To the Helen Bamber Foundation's Objects
Our Memorandum and Articles of Association (the document which governs
Refugee and Migrant Children's Consortium briefing on government plans to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda
The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium is appalled by, and entirely opposed to, the government’s plans to permanently remove people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda to have their claims processed, as well as live in Rwanda if their asylum claim is successful. In addition, we are extremely concerned that due to the government’s flawed approach to age disputes there is a significant risk that children will be removed to Rwanda.
Response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on mental health and wellbeing
This consultation response suggests a range of further ways in which the UK should respond to the mental health needs of refugees, people seeking asylum and survivors of trafficking.
Response to Home Office consultation on asylum dispersal
In response to this consultation, we outline what needs to be considered when deciding where to 'disperse' people seeking asylum to, and urge the Home Office to put together a set of minimum standards for dispersal areas to be used as an ongoing reference tool to ensure they those moved to new areas are able to access the services and accommodation they need.
The UK's exportation of asylum obligations to Rwanda: A challenge to mental health, ethics and the law
This editorial looks at the government's plans to transfer people to Rwanda to have their asylum claims determined - and the implications of this for the mental health of refugees and asylum-seekers and the health professionals working with this patient group.
Evidence to pre-legislative scrutiny of the Victims Bill
This evidence focused on the need for the the Bill and Victim’s Code to be drafted in such a way as to ensure that all victims of crime, including those subject to immigration control, are included. If the Bill is to ensure equal access to justice and support for all victims, it must include a provision that would guarantee secure reporting pathways and prevent automatic data sharing between statutory services and Immigration Enforcement.