Audio: Mindful Body Scan Rachel Robert 01/06/2020 This is a mindful attention exercise. This exercise brings attention to each region of the body bringing awareness to what is already there. Use this exercise to help you feel more grounded in the present moment. Audio file
"An educated guess at best": x-raying children to determine their age Kamena Dorling 27/11/2023 The government has been pushing the use of X-ray and MRI scans to find out the age of young people seeking asylum. NGOs and medical bodies have raised serious concerns that these so-called ‘scientific methods’ are not just inaccurate but potentially harmful. Read more
Bypassing scrutiny: Challenging the development of harmful asylum accommodation centres on former military sites Kamena Dorling 31/10/2023 Despite mounting opposition, the government remains determined to house people seeking asylum in large scale ‘accommodation centres’ on former military bases, causing significant harm to those who have already survived arduous journeys to reach the UK. Read more
The Effects of UK Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Policy on Poverty: Evidence for the Joint Inquiry by the APPG on Migration and the APPG on Poverty Kamena Dorling 25/10/2023 The vast majority of HBF clients struggle financially and are forced to live in severe financial – this evidence looks at the policies that contribute to this and what needs to change. Read more
