Do you work with people who have claimed asylum? Would you like to know more about their entitlement to accommodation and financial support from the government? This hour-long session will provide you with an overview of the asylum support system. It will help practitioners better understand how the asylum support system works, and what entitlement to accommodation and financial support asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers have. It will also cover some of the barriers asylum seekers face when trying to access accommodation and financial support, and what you might be able to do as practitioners to help.

SPEAKERS:

-Holly Hepburn

Holly Hepburn is the training coordinator at Asylum Support Appeals Process (ASAP): https://www.asaproject.org/. ASAP is an independent charity that works to reduce destitution amongst asylum seekers by protecting their legal rights to food and shelter. They work predominantly at the appeals stage at the asylum support tribunal in east London, where they provide free legal advice and representation for asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers who are appealing a refusal or discontinuation of their support.

This event is part of the Stand Up! Speak Out! Solidarity Knows No Borders Training Series 2025: https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/suso2025