Information on access to GPs, vaccines, nursery places and free school meals for people subject to immigration control.
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GMIAU Newsletter                              February 2021

At GMIAU we've been continuing to work remotely, supporting and representing people to the best of our ability. You can find an update on our services here.

This newsletter focuses on rights to healthcare and other services for people subject to immigration control. The government's Hostile Environment approach to immigration enforcement means that many people are scared to access these services. Those with a No Recourse to Public Funds condition on their status may not know what services count as "public funds". 

We hope this information might help you, or people you work with, get the support they need. 
Image: Everyone is welcome in general practice
You are entitled to register with a GP and receive the vaccine, regardless of your immigration status.
 

You do not need proof of address or ID, proof of immigration status, or an NHS number.

The GP surgery will not share any of your information with immigration enforcement.

To register:

✔ Find a GP and more information at www.nhs.uk/register

✔ Telephone your local GP surgery and ask to be registered as a patient

Doctors of the World have produced some useful materials, translated into over 60 languages - find them here. 
 
Read more on our website
Free nursery places

We wrote about a young mother we supported who was surprised, and thrilled, to find out that her 2-year-old is entitled to 15 hours per week of free childcare. She has No Recourse to Public Funds but this doesn't affect the provision. It's also available for people on section 95 or section 4 asylum support.
Find out more here
Free school meals

Some people with No Recourse to Public Funds, as well as failed asylum seekers who are receiving section 4 support, are entitled to free school meals as part of a temporary expansion. 

You can find out more about who is eligible and how to access them below.
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Busting vaccine myths

There is a lot of misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccines. To combat that, BMELondon have produced a leaflet encouraging Black and Minority Ethnic people to have the vaccine if they are offered it. 

Download the leaflet here.
Opportunities

Finally, here are two job opportunities in Manchester which might be a great fit for people with experience of the immigration or asylum systems. The George House Trust is hiring an African Men's Engagement Co-ordinator, and Boaz Trust are hiring a Refugee Support Worker.

Check out our blog for more stories, updates and insights. 

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