Government u-turn on access to health care for people refused asylum?
February 17, 2009
Government u-turn on access to health care for people refused asylum?
Alan Johnson, the Health Minister, has recently made strong indications that they have changed the mind about denying people refused asylum to access GP’s.
Earlier this month he said: “I don’t think we should extend it [secondary care restrictions] to primary care, and neither does the medical expert group that have looked at this…. I understand all the points made by the clinicians we consulted, about the public health risks, the sheer inhumanity of refusing to treat people who are ill in primary care.”
Church Action on Poverty believe that it is not only morally wrong to refuse anyone in Britain healthcare, but also the economic costs of having increasingly sick destitute and desperate people in this country are unfathomable. For many months we have been waiting for the joint plans from the Home Office and the Department of Health to severely stop people refused asylum from using primary health care. We hope the Ministers comments are signs of a definite rethink of their short-sighted proposals.
Last year the High Court ruled that people refused asylum can be considered to be “ordinarily resident” and so entitled to NHS care. But the Government wasn’t happy with this so took the matter to the Court of Appeal. We are waiting for the final ruling. In mean time, the poorly worded guidance from the Department of Health is being used. Unfortunately there are still GP’s who do not understand the confusing guidance or they are exercising negative discretion about who they treat. The guidance doesn’t spell out that an IS96 form and Asylum Registration Card (ARC) will be probably adequate proof of “temporary admission”.
CAP have been supporting the campaign by encouraging doctors to sign an online petition: www.gopetition.co.uk/online/15682.html. This has helped the show the widespread outrage amongst doctors. If you know any (medical) doctors, it is still worth encouraging them to sign the statement online.
Leadership Training – Book Soon !!!
February 12, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 in Manchester
A unique opportunity to learn from Greg Galluzzo of the Gamaliel organisation. Greg trained Barack Obama as a community organiser. Obama has since gone on to use some of the techniques you will learn to make history.
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim. The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
· wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
· keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
· interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
· inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
· eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
· willing to work for the things they believe in
The training teaches:
· new leadership techniques
· how to connect your faith and values to practical action
· the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
If you are interested in attending the planned training, please complete the booking form and email or post with the necessary deposit to:
Lorraine Shaw 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ
We will let you know the venue closer to the event (it will be central Manchester).
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Booking Form
Cost of Training:
ChangeMakers members
Two free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members:
Organisations: up to 2 people £100 pp 3 to 5 people £80 pp 6 or more £65 pp
Individuals: up 2 people £50 pp 3-5 people £30 pp 6 or more £25 pp
All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £25 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 27th.
Concessions may be available. Call 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or
Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Please reserve a place for me on the ChangeMakers Leadership Training
on March 6th to 8th 2009
Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Organisation :………………………………………………………………………………
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………..Postcode………………………………………………………
Telephone ………………………………………Email ………………………………………….
Any special dietary requirements?
Vegetarian/Vegan/Halal (please state)? ……………………………………………..………….
Do you have any special access or communication requirements?
Wide wheelchair, Signing/interpreter for deaf impairment? ………………………………………………….
Contact name and contact point in emergency…………………………………………………..
I enclose Cheque made payable to ‘Church Action on Poverty’ for:
□ Refundable deposit £25 (I am a Member of ChangeMakers)
□ Non-refundable deposit £25 (Non-member)
Charity No. 1079986 Company No. 3780243 
Training Leaders For Action …
February 3, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 in Manchester
A unique opportunity to learn from Greg Galluzzo of the Gamaliel organisation. Greg trained Barack Obama as a community organiser. Obama has since gone on to use some of the techniques you will learn to make history.
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim. The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
• wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
• keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
• interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
• inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
• eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
• willing to work for the things they believe in The training teaches: • new leadership techniques
• how to connect your faith and values to practical action
• the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
If you are interested in attending the planned training, please complete the booking form and email or post with the necessary deposit to:
Lorraine Shaw 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ
We will let you know the venue closer to the event (it will be central Manchester).
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION Booking Form
Cost of Training:
ChangeMakers members Two free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members: Organisations: up to 2 people £100 pp 3 to 5 people £80 pp 6 or more £65 pp Individuals: up 2 people £50 pp 3-5 people £30 pp 6 or more £25 pp All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £25 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 27th. Concessions may be available.
Call 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or
Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk Please reserve a place for me on the ChangeMakers Leadership Training on March 6th to 8th 2009 Name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Organisation :……………………………………………………………………………… Address …………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………..Postcode……………………………………………………… Telephone ………………………………………
Email …………………………………………
any special dietary requirements? Vegetarian/Vegan/Halal (please state)? ……………………………………………..………….
Do you have any special access or communication requirements? Wide wheelchair, Signing/interpreter for deaf impairment? ………………………………………………….
Contact name and contact point in emergency:
……………………………………………………………………
I enclose Cheque made payable to ‘Church Action on Poverty’for:
□ Refundable deposit £25 (I am a Member of ChangeMakers)
□ Non-refundable deposit £25 (Non-member)
Charity No. 1079986 Company No. 3780243
Training Leaders For Action …
February 3, 2009
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2009 in Manchester
A unique opportunity to learn from Greg Galluzzo of the Gamaliel organisation. Greg trained Barack Obama as a community organiser. Obama has since gone on to use some of the techniques you will learn to make history.
CHANGEMAKERS is about developing the capacity of local people to take part effectively in public life in Manchester, and training is key to that aim. The training that we run challenges people to put their passion and energy at the service of their community – it is about developing our power and our ability to act effectively together.
The training is for those:
• wanting to play a more active role in their organization, community group, school, congregation, or trade union
• keen to develop their leadership skills and those of others
• interested in understanding how to make an organisation more effective and inclusive
• inquisitive about who makes the decisions which impact on our lives, our families, our organisations and how we can influence those decisions
• eager to learn better ‘people’ skills and how to work as a team
• willing to work for the things they believe in
The training teaches:
• new leadership techniques
• how to connect your faith and values to practical action
• the role that power and self-interest have in holding a group together and in making the world work
If you are interested in attending the planned training, please complete the booking form and email or post with the necessary deposit to:
Lorraine Shaw 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Central Buildings, Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JQ
We will let you know the venue closer to the event (it will be central Manchester).
TRAINING LEADERS FOR ACTION
Booking Form
Cost of Training:
ChangeMakers members
Two free places for members of ChangeMakers. Members pay a deposit of £25 per person to reserve a place on the training. Deposit will be refunded in full at the end of the training.
Non Members:
Organisations: up to 2 people £100 pp 3 to 5 people £80 pp 6 or more £65 pp
Individuals: up 2 people £50 pp 3-5 people £30 pp 6 or more £25 pp
All non-member organisations and individuals are required to pay a £25 pp non-refundable deposit – this deposit will be applied to the cost of training.
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 27th.
Concessions may be available. Call 0161/236-9321 / 07913 091 206 or
Email: lorraines@church-poverty.org.uk
Please reserve a place for me on the ChangeMakers Leadership Training
on March 6th to 8th 2009
Name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Organisation :………………………………………………………………………………
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………..Postcode………………………………………………………
Telephone ………………………………………Email ………………………………………….
Any special dietary requirements?
Vegetarian/Vegan/Halal (please state)? ……………………………………………..………….
Do you have any special access or communication requirements?
Wide wheelchair, Signing/interpreter for deaf impairment? ………………………………………………….
Contact name and contact point in emergency…………………………………………………..
I enclose Cheque made payable to ‘Church Action on Poverty’ for:
□ Refundable deposit £25 (I am a Member of ChangeMakers)
□ Non-refundable deposit £25 (Non-member)
Charity No. 1079986 Company No. 3780243
