She helped me get to where I am now when no one was looking out for me
‘My situation became bad when my husband started taking drugs. He would shout at me in front of the kids to give him money and throw things in the kitchen,…
News
Our joint letter to the Home Secretary on the crisis in Afghanistan
We, along with over 100 other charities and human rights organisations, have sent a joint letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, urging that the UK extends a compassionate welcome…
We’re shortlisted in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Law Society Awards 2021 in the Excellence in Access to Justice category. This award recognises the law firms…
I would just like to express my sincere thanks to you
Helene* came to the UK in 2013 from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She had been a political activist but fled her home country having been tortured and gang raped….
Discretionary Housing Payments – am I eligible?
If you’re struggling with your housing costs, you may be able to get a Discretionary Housing Payment from your local authority. Maha Khurram from our crisis navigation team explains what…
Launching our Community Call Out
On 4 August we are launching our community survey* asking people what more we could be doing to support the community and building a network of the people we serve. The…
30 July – a day worth remembering
30 July marks both World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and the anniversary of the Legal Aid and Advice Act 1949. The coming together of these two seemingly unconnected events…
Asylum and immigration internship
Our award-winning Immigration and Asylum team runs an ongoing internship programme offering the opportunity for an enthusiast and committed volunteer to provide paralegal support to both asylum and immigration clients…
We’re on the radio
Starting this week, our advisers will be live on air on The Big Breakfast every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, giving information about a range of issues affecting our community. Tune…
If it wasn’t for you I don’t know where I’d be now
‘I’d been addicted to drugs and alcohol for four years before I got support. I was working for the council but was dismissed on health grounds due to my depression…