Supporting residents in asylum accommodation

Check out our comprehensive guide to supporting residents in asylum accommodation

Health and safety

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How councillors can use health and safety powers to support asylum-seeking residents

Equality duties

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Local authority obligations under equality law, and how these apply to asylum-seekers

Background

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Background information about the asylum accommodation system

Child protection

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Local authority child protections and how they apply to people in asylum accommodation

Health

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How local councillors can use authority powers to safeguard residents’ health

Local economy

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An explainer of local authority powers to make the local economy work for everyone

Adults at risk

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How councillors can act to support adults at risk in asylum accommodation

Food safety

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An explainer of local authority and powers and obligations to ensure food safety

Local planning

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Local planning powers and their relevance to residents seeking asylum

Full guide

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Our full guide to supporting residents in temporary asylum accommodation

Community cohesion

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How local councillors can act to improve life for all residents

General guidelines

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General guidelines about local authority responsibility for residents