Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Helen Hayes (Labour), on Wednesday, 22 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 45 members in total.

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YOUTH WELFARE OFFICERS FOR YOUNG ASYLUM SEEKERS

That this House notes the lack of specialist support officers for young asylum seekers in asylum accommodation; recognises that many young asylum seekers have faced unimaginable trauma and experiences; expresses deep concern at the very high prevalence of mental ill health amongst young asylum seekers and the high number of age disputed children who have been wrongly placed in accommodation with adults; welcomes the proposals by Refugee Rights Europe for a Youth Welfare Officer in every accommodation centre and in each area where there is dispersal accommodation across the UK; notes that this proposal mirrors the Government’s Care Leaver Strategy; and urges the Government to consider this proposal as part of the new Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts, to ensure all young asylum seekers are assigned a welfare officer to hold safeguarding responsibilities and to advise them on engaging with the Home Office and public services.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2421 

Session

2017-19

Other sponsors

Jim Cunningham

Paul Farrelly

Teresa Pearce

Catherine West

Alex Sobel

Subjects

Asylum Mental illness Young people

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk