Maternity Stream of Sanctuary Launch in Manchester
A holiday was cut short, time taken off work and diaries freed so that 28 people could attend the launch…
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Migrant women face £6,000 birth bill under ‘health tourism’ laws
Pregnant women living in the UK without documents are having to make difficult decisions about accessing maternity services, potentially risking their own lives and those of their unborn children, because of crippling fees imposed by the NHS, say charities.
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Antenatal and postnatal group for AS&R women in Leeds
We would like to to share the new/redesigned flyer for an antenatal and postnatal group for AS&R women in Harehills,…
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Maternity Stream hosts Malham Dale residents
Residents of Malham Dale made a special trip to Leeds on Saturday. This was an opportunity for the Maternity Stream…
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New guidance on dispersal of pregnant women
In February 2016, the Home Office issued new guidance on the dispersal of pregnant women and new mothers which should reduce the number of dispersals and allow better co-ordination and support for women when they do take place. This is welcomed by the Maternity Stream of Sanctuary as we have long…
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Striving for Excellence in Maternity Care in Hull: A focus on asylum seeking and refugee women
The 'Striving for Excellence in Maternity Care in Hull: A focus on asylum seeking and refugee women' conference took place in November 2015.
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Latest immigration bill in which the government plans to extend charges of health care to primary care, community and A&E.
Making a fair contribution: consultation on the extension of charging overseas visitors and migrants using the NHS in England.
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Updated guidance on dispersal of pregnant women
The new Home Office guidance on dispersal of pregnant women has been published. After much campaigning and research the Home…
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City of Sanctuary celebration of International Women’s Day
Leeds City of Sanctuary will be celebrating International Women's Day at the West Yorkshire Playhouse on Friday 11th March from 10.30-2pm.
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New free immigration support and advice drop in sessions in Leeds
The Together Women Project, Leeds, are starting new drop in sessions allowing women to get immigration support and advice for…
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Message for midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives
If you are a member of the RCM you may want to check out a new I module that was…
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Reporting of FGM becomes mandatory
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Bookings open for Hull Maternity Conference
Tuesday 24th November: 9.30am-4pm
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Nada’s Story
One of our volunteers and recently qualified midwives Nada spent a few weeks in Ghana to observe the difference in midwifery…
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Maternity Stream chosen as charity of the year!
The Maternity Stream are very happy to announce that the award winning Bradford Midwifery Society has nominated us as their…
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What a year so far !!!
What a year so far!!!
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Women’s football match refugee week
Women from different backgrounds came together to celebrate refugee week by playing football. Organised by one of our chair members…
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Smiles, Shrieks and Sanctuary in Malhamdale. The best weekend ever!
After much anticipation, giddiness and stressful packing, 34 women and children from the maternity stream of Leeds City of Sanctuary…