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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Timely event on immigration policy and Scotland's future at Burness Paull. First panel included @sarahkyambi.bsky.social highlighting findings from our attitudes to immigration in Scotland survey alongside @markdiffley1.bsky.social and Andrea Als

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · 8d

🖼 Visit the ‘Ye awright, pal?’ exhibition by @migrantvoice.bsky.social made of 200 drawings by 100+ migrants living in Scotland. Open until 30 October in the heart of Glasgow!
12-5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX

Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · 8d

@imixuk.bsky.social is offerering three free online media master-classes for charities and campaigners working with refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, as well as people with lived experience. Link to sign up for the sessions below👇👇
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Masterclass Registration form

<p>Welcome to IMIX’s online media masterclasses! These workshops are designed to support individuals with lived experience as well as those working with refugees and migrants, offering valuable insigh...

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Timely event on immigration policy and Scotland's future at Burness Paull. First panel included @sarahkyambi.bsky.social highlighting findings from our attitudes to immigration in Scotland survey alongside @markdiffley1.bsky.social and Andrea Als

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · 19d

MPS Attitudes to Immigration survey features as the key data source for this BBC documentary on changing views on immigration in Scotland
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Attitudes are cooling in Scotland. We agree with @humzayousaf.bsky.social: its no time to be complacent.

BBC Radio 4 - Currently, Scotland Wants You

Nick Eardley asks if attitudes to migration are shifting in Scotland.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Pontus Odmalm @podmalm.bsky.social · Sep 11

Diversity in Policymaking Internship Opportunity w/ @migrationscotland.bsky.social

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MPS Diversity in Policymaking Internship Opportunity - Migration Policy Scotland

A great opportunity to work with experts in the field of migration, to see first-hand how a think-and-do tank operates and to gain skills relating to events design and delivery. Paid internship for pe...

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 4

We would like to thank our partners, speakers and everyone who took part in our event yesterday! The evidence of hardship and the barriers faced by migrants are sobering but we are encouraged by the creativity and commitment to find new solutions.
www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-a...

Guest blog: All Hands On Deck -Working collaboratively to tackle poverty in migrant households - The Poverty Alliance

Leri Price,Research Assistant,Migration Policy Scotland Register for Tackling Financial Disadvantage in Migrant Households - 3 Sep Across the UK migrants are more likely to be living in poverty than t...

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re coming towards the end of what has been a full and productive day. Looking forward to hearing reflections from Roddy Byers @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk ; Patrycja Kupiec@ therobertsontrust.bsky.social, and Carolyn Sawers
@ corra.scot

#Migrantpoverty #MPSPolicyLaboratory

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Delia Spatareanu from Roma Life CIC | Community Renewal Trust “Over half of respondents said they’ve had no relevant training, and about half rated their confidence to support migrants at only 2–3 out of 5”
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/project/trai...

#Migrantpoverty #MPSPolicyLaboratory

Training led by Migrant-focused Organisations - Migration Policy Scotland

Migrant-focused, and Migrant-led organisations have a wealth of experience and knowledge which is not always available to mainstream advice and support organisations. Training designed and delivered b...

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Migrant-led organisations hold a wealth of expertise and trust into migrant communities. They are well placed to develop and offer training inputs and learning exchanges to support the work of mainstream advise services and support organisations.

#Migrantpoverty #MPSPolicyLaboratory

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Guidance for financial health checks for migrant users: migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/project/guid...

Guidance for Financial Health Checks Appropriate to Migrants Needs - Migration Policy Scotland

Financial health checks are an important part of income maximization support and advice services. However, benefit checks are often a main focus. This can be less helpful for migrant service users – e...

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Shaina Gabi, Citizens Advice Edinburgh cabedinburgh.bsky.social‬ and Agota Rauktyte, citzrights.bsky.social presenting the new guidance to support advisors and case workers when offering financial health checks to migrant service users. Link below👇#Migrantpovertyt#MPSPolicyLaboratoryry

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Accessible intercultural communication handbook: migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/project/guid...

Local service maps: migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/project/serv...

Resources to support Accessible Intercultural Communication - Migration Policy Scotland

For migrants whose first language is not English communicating with service providers can be challenging. Front line and reception staff can also lack confidence and struggle to know how best to help....

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

The policy laboratory designed local service maps, as well as a handbook to support intercultural communication in service delivery settings. Links to these resources in the comments!
#Migrantpoverty #MPSPolicyLaboratory
@glasgowclyde.bsky.social‬

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Link to our resources here: migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/project/guid...

Resources to support Accessible Intercultural Communication - Migration Policy Scotland

For migrants whose first language is not English communicating with service providers can be challenging. Front line and reception staff can also lack confidence and struggle to know how best to help....

migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk

Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

MPS Researcher Leri Price presents our Policy Laboratory: “Collectively we hold more of the answers to the challenges we face than we realise. Our policy laboratories bring people together to solve problems and create changes that are practical, feasible and effective.”

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Dr Laura Robertson from @povertyalliance.org speaking at our showcase event:Tackling Poverty in Migrant Households @cosla.gov.uk

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

With Proffesor Stephen Sinclair (Poverty & Inequality Commission); Deborah Hay @jrf-uk.bsky.social and Laura Robertson @povertyalliance.org

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our expert panel. “JRF Cost of Living Tracker 2024 found 80% of families with NRPF going without essentials like food, clothing or heating, and nearly half (48%) going hungry”.
#Migrantpoverty

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

MPS Assoc Director Rebecca Kay @ beckakaymcc.bsky.social presents evidence of poverty affecting people on work, study and family visas, with EUSS, pre-SS or leave to remain.

Becka Kay McCusker (@beckakaymcc.bsky.social)

Associate Director of Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social Researcher, mum, clarinet-playing multilingual cat-lover.

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

MPS Assoc Director @ beckakaymcc.bsky.social “It is incompatible with commitments to social justice and poverty reduction to treat migrant experiences of poverty as niche or specialist. They must become part of mainstream policy and practice.”
#Migrantpoverty

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our event on Tackling Poverty in Migrant Households has started! Minister for Equalities ‪@ kaukabstewart.bsky.social‬ has just welcomed everyone, and we are looking forward to sharing the evidence and partnership work we have developed over the last two years#Migrantpovertyt#MPSPolicyLaboratoryry

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Migrants are disproportionately affected by poverty in Scotland. Collectively we hold more answers to these challenges than we might think. Read our blog with @povertyalliance.org to find out more about MPS work in this area and our innovative policy laboratory

The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Aug 27

It's wrong that migrants into Scotland are more likely to be living in poverty than those who were born here. In her great guest blog Leri Price of @migrationscotland.bsky.social outlines how we can ease unjust burdens on migrant households.
www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-a...

A stock image showing different people putting their hands into a circle, representing unity. Text says Migration Policy Scotland migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join the Global Café event on the 6 September, organised by Media Education. An opportunity to bring people accross cultures to share food, arts, and conversations.

Registration details below👇:
www.mediaeducation.co.uk/upcomingeven...

Global Cafe — Media Education

An event that brings people together from across cultures to share food, creativity, conversations and frustrations. Each Global Cafe showcases films and podcasts made by people taking part. This even...

www.mediaeducation.co.uk

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Migration Policy Scotland @migrationscotland.bsky.social · Aug 15

Cycle of migration by @royalsoced.bsky.social; a performance blending theatre, lived experience, and policymaking. Date 14 September.

Get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cycle-of-m...

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